By Abdallah el-Kurebe, Editor
Sultan Saad Abubakar has declared Monday, 6th May 2019 the first day of Ramadan fast, when every Muslim is expected to observe the 29th or 30 days fasting in the month.
Making the declaration at his Palace Sunday night, he disclosed that the moon was sighted in almost every part of the country, marking the end of Sha’aban.
He added that reports of the moon sighting were coordinated through Muslim leaders and organisations across the country.
“Upon due verification and authentication by the National Moon Sighting and state committees’ confirmation, as well as routine scrutiny, the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan signifies the end of Sha’aban 1440AH
“In accordance with Islamic law, the Muslim Ummah is to commence fasting on Monday, May 6, 2019, accordingly,” the Sultan stated.
While enjoining Muslims to devote themselves to the worship of God, he also called on them to use the period and pray for all leaders, peace and prosperity of Nigeria.
“We further call on Nigerians to continue to live peacefully with one another irrespective of religious or tribal differences,” he further stated.
