The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has advised Muslims to keep an eye out for the crescent moon, which would signify the start of the Ramadan fast in 2022.
The advice was given by the Sultan in a statement issued by the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Thursday in Abuja, through the council’s Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu.
The NSCIA, led by the Sultan as President-General, has advised Muslim faithful in the country to keep an eye out for the Ramadan moon after sunset, on Friday, April 1.
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The announcement stated that if the moon was verified to be spotted, on Friday, the Ramadan fast will begin on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, but if it is not, the fast will begin on Sunday, April 3rd, 2022.
“Consequent upon the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1443 AH immediately after sunset on Friday, April 1st, which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1443 AH.
“If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, then His Eminence would declare Saturday, 2nd April as the first day of Ramadan 1443 AH.
“If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Sunday, 3rd April, automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1443 AH,” the statement read.
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The council prays that Allah spares the lives of every Muslim to participate in the ibaadah (worship) exercise through prayers and Tafsir.
It also urged Muslims to be vigilant, rest and take care of their health by consuming enough fluids during the fast.
“Furthermore, the council urges Muslims and non-Muslims alike to be vigilant and take extra security and health measures to protect ourselves, loved ones and neighbours.”
“Fasting brothers and sisters should ensure they have enough rest and consume sufficient fluid after each day’s fast,” the statement added.
