The Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, announced on Monday that this year’s Ramadan begins today (Tuesday), following the sighting of the moon.
Abubakar, who is the president of the Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, made the announcement on Monday on NTA live broadcast.
He said the new moon was sighted in different parts of the country and that report of the crescent sighting were received from Muslim leaders and organizations.
The NSCIA also issued a guideline enjoining the Ummah to practice social distancing during the Ramadan.
Abubakar said, “All COVID-19 protocols should be observed. I’tikaf should still be put on hold while strict observance of all COVID19 protocols including avoiding lengthy or crowded sessions should be observed.”
