Sultan Declares May 27 1st Ramadan

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Saturday, May 27, as 1st Ramadan, 1438 AH, the commencement of the annual Muslim fast.

The Sultan made the announcement after sighting the new moon in Sokoto, on Friday, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Abubakar said that the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan also signified the end of Sha’aban, 1438AH.

He said the sighting of the new moon were received from Muslim leaders and organizations across the nation, adding that the reports were duly verified and authenticated by the National Moon Sighting Committee.

The Sultan explained that the new moon was sighted in various states of the country including Kebbi, Lagos, Adamawa, Bauchi, Delta, Cross River and Benue.

He called on the Muslim ummah to devote themselves fully to worship throughout the Holy month and commence fasting accordingly.

“We should also pray fervently for the blessings of Allah for President Muhammadu Buhari and others in leadership positions in Nigeria.

“This is to enable them to succeed in steering the affairs of our dear country, as well as sustenance of peace and stability in Nigeria and the world.”