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Sultan declares March 1 as 1st day of Ramadan fasting

Dr. Sa'ad Abubakar III declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH in Nigeria, confirmed by a nationwide broadcast.
The declaration followed the verification of moon sighting reports from Muslim leaders and organizations throughout Nigeria.
Muslims will begin fasting from dawn to sunset, which is part of the five pillars of Islam, according to the News Agency of Nigeria .
The Sultan urged Muslims to worship Allah and assist the less privileged during Ramadan, promoting religious tolerance and unity among Nigerians.

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Pulse Nigeria

Sultan declares March 1 as 1st day of Ramadan fasting

Dr. Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH in Nigeria. The Sultan announced a nationwide radio and television broadcast on Friday, confirming the sighting of the new crescent of Ramadan in various parts of the country. He stated that moon sighting reports were received from Muslim leaders a…

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