The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, on Friday confirmed
the sighting of new moon and urged all Muslim Ummah in Nigeria to begin fasting as from Saturday (today).
Speaking in his palace in Sokoto, Sultan noted that, the new Moon of Ramadan, 1443AH was sighted in Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna and also confirmed by both the state and national Moon Sighting Committee.
According to him, the stakeholders have accepted the position of the committee and admonished Muslim faithful to commence fasting accordingly from Saturday, April 2, 2022 being the first day of Ramadan 1443AH.
The Sultan, who appealed for understanding, tolerance and love among Nigerians also admonished the Muslim Ummah to seek the face of Almighty Allah in the fasting period.
He therefore used the opportunity to implore Muslim Ummah to devote themselves fully to Ibadat throughout the Holy Month. He also urged them to show love and understanding to all Nigerians irrespective of religion, tribe or political affiliations.
Sultan further urged Muslims to pray fervently for the blessings of Allah for leaders in Nigeria to succeed in steering the affairs of the country, as well as sustenance of peace and peaceful coexistence.
The revered royal father said, “I will like to use this opportunity to once again call on our leaders to double their efforts to bring these ravaging degree of insecurity in Nigeria to an end as soon as possible”.
Speaking on insecurity in Nigeria, Sultan said, “Let our leaders fear God and not forget that they will account for their deeds before Almighty Allah on the day of judgement”.
To Nigerians, Sultan said, “I want to implore all of you to continue to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria”.
