Religion
Ramadan: Moon sighted in Nigeria as fasting begins Saturday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, III has declared 2nd of April, the first day of Ramadan
The Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in multiple locations in Nigeria on Friday evening, prompting announcement of the commencement of Ramadan fasting.
In a live broadcast on Friday evening monitored by The Nation, the Sultan stated that fasting commences on Saturday in accordance with the Sharia.
He noted that according to reports he received, the new moon has been sighted in Sokoto, Borno, Yobe, Zamfara, and Plateau.
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