The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has announced Saturday, 1 March, 2025 as the first day of Ramadan 1446AH.
The announcement by Sultan Abubakar signals the commencement of the fasting of Ramadan on Saturday.
Abubakar who made the announcement on national television urge Muslims to commence the fasting and live within the ethics of the month.
Abubakar who made announcement from his palace on Friday evening, declared that the crescent moon was sighted earlier in the day, Friday, February 28, corresponding to the 29th day of Shaban.
He said the widespread reports of the moon sightings from various regions of the country were verified and accepted by the council, confirming the commencement of Ramadan 1446.
