His Eminence the sultan of Sokoto and leader of the muslim Ummah has stated the start of Ramadan on Thursday, March 23rd, Mohammed Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), announced this in his chambers immediately the moon was sighted.
controltv reports that the announcement was made after crescent for the commencement of Ramadan fasting came into view in clarity to Muslims all over the world to begin in Uni Some the fasting of the holy month.
In a video announcement on Wednesday night, the sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting as tomorrow (Thursday) marks the first day of 2023 Ramadan.
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