The Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigerian Supreme
Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar,
has urged Muslims across the country to look for the new moon of Ramadan
on Wednesday.
The Deputy Secretary-General of the NSCIA, Prof. Salisu Shehu, in a
statement said: “Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting
Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim
Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately after
sunset on Wednesday 16th May, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1439 AH.
If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the
said evening, His Eminence would declare Thursday, 17th May, 20187 as
the first day of Ramadan.
“If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Friday,
18th May, 2018 automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1439 AH. The
council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the country to be on the
lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the President-General of
NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1439 AH Ramadan fast.”
He added that in addition to the established and traditional Islamic
leaders in each locality, members of the NMSC can be contacted for
information and clarification.
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