The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, on Sunday, declared that Ramadan fasting begins today.
Recall that the Sultan on Saturday, called on Muslims to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
He made the call in a statement by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, the Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.
Junaidu said “this is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday, May 5, which is equivalent to 29 day of Sha’aban 1440A.H., shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1440A.H.
“Muslims are, therefore, requested to start looking for the new moon of Ramadan 1440AH on Sunday and report its sighting to the nearest district or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.
” The monarch prayed to Allah to help religious leaders and all Muslims in the discharge of their religious duties, “ the statement concluded.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which the Muslim conduct the compulsory full month fasting.
