BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto-
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Friday confirmed the sighting of new moon and urged all Muslim ummah in Nigerian to commence fasting from Saturday 2 April 2022.
Speaking in his palace in Sokoto, The Sultan noted that the new Moon of Ramadan, 1443AH was sighted in Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Katsina, and Kaduna and also confirmed by both the state and national Moon Sighting Committee.
According to him, they have accepted the position of the committees, hence admonishing Muslims to commence fasting accordingly from Saturday 2nd April, 2022 being the first day of Ramadan 1443AH.
The Sultan who appealed for understanding, tolerance and love among Nigerians also admonished the Muslim ummah to seek the face of Almighty Allah in the fasting period.
He therefore use the opportunity to implore Muslim Ummah to devote themselves fully to Ibadat (prayers) throughout the Holy Month. He also implored them to show love and understanding to all irrespective of religion, tribe or political affiliations.
Sultan further urged Muslims to pray fervently for the blessings of Allah for leaders in Nigeria to succeed in steering the affairs of the country, as well as sustenance of peace and and peaceful coexistence.
I will like to use this opportunity to once again to call on our leaders to double their efforts to bring these ravaging degree of insecurity in Nigeria to an end as soon as possible.
“Let our leaders fear God and not forget that they will account for their deeds before Almighty Allah on the day of judgement”.
And to Nigerians, the Sultan said, “I want to implore all of you to continue to pray for peace and stability in Nigeria”.
