New moon sighted in Kaduna, Lagos, others, Sultan okays Ramadan

The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has announced the sighting of new moon of Ramadan 1444 A.H.

The Sultan made the announcement on Wednesday night, which is equivalent to Yaom Al-Arba Sha’ban 29, 1444 A.H.

The Sultan said Thursday, March 23 is Ramadan 1, with the sighted new moon having been duly verified and confirmed by the National Moon Sighting Committee.

He added, “I therefore call on the Muslim Ummah to commence fasting of Ramadan tomorrow Thursday March 23, 2023 equivalent to Ramadan 1, 1444 A.H.).”

It was gathered that the crescent of Ramadan was sighted in many parts of the country, including Kaduna, Bauchi, Taraba, Yobe, Kwara, Lagos, Osun States.

The Sultan, having verified all the claims, approved the report.