Abubakar announced the sighting of the new crescent in Sokoto on Thursday in a radio and television broadcast.

He said the new moon was sighted in different parts of the country and that report of the moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and Organisations across the country.

“After due verification and authentication by the national moon sighting committee and states committees’ confirmation, as well as routine scrutiny, I hereby announce the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan signifies the end of Sha’aban 1441 AH.

”In accordance with Islamic law, Muslim Ummah are to commence fasting on Friday accordingly,” he said.

He enjoined Muslim faithful to devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the holy month urging them to use the period to pray for
the progress, peace and prosperity of the nation.

“We further call on Nigerians to continue to live peacefully with one another irrespective of religious and tribal difference,” he said.

He urged Muslim faithful to use the period to pray against the coronavirus.

The Sultan further urged wealthy individuals to assist the poor and stressed the need for increased religious tolerance and brotherhood in Nigeria.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar in which Muslim faithful observe one month fast.

Fasting in the month of Ramadan, is a compulsory religious obligation on all adult Muslims.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 1A&B. Captain Sahiu Mohammed Yusuf led the Prayer as President Muhammadu Buhari (M) flanked by Sgt Mohammed Dahey, Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdurahman Dambazzau, Minister of Defence Brig Gen Mansur Dan Ali, Dircetor General DSS, Lawan Daura and other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018.

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 2. President Muhammadu Buhari (M) flanked by Sgt Mohammed Dahey, Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdurahman Dambazzau, Minister of Defence Brig Gen Mansur Dan Ali, Dircetor General DSS, Lawan Daura and other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 3D. President Muhammadu Buhari (M) flanked by Sgt Mohammed Dahey, Minister of Interior, Lt Gen Abdurahman Dambazzau, Minister of Defence Brig Gen Mansur Dan Ali, Dircetor General DSS, Lawan Daura and other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 4. President Muhammadu Buhariin a handshake with Sgt Mohammed Dahey after he observe prayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 6. President Muhammadu Buhari wave the crowds after he observe prayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 8. President Muhammadu Buhari in a handshake with the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris after he observeprayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018.

PRESIDENT BUHARI OBSERVES ELD EL FITRI 5. President Muhammadu Buhari depart after he observe prayers with other Muslim faithful at the Eld EL Fitiri Prayer ground, Mambila Barracks Abuja. PHOTO; SUNDAY AGHAEZE. JUNE 15 2018

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Masari made the appeal in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mr Audu Labaran, on Thursday in Katsina.

“Having gone through the fasting period in devotion, obedience, charity, perseverance and respect for others, these traits should be a life time habit that should outlive the limited period which the Ramadan fasting was observed,’’ he said.

Masari also urged Nigerians to continue to live in peace with one another and pray for the nation and its leaders.

“The governor praised non-Muslims who became their brother’s keeper by joining in feeding less privileged Muslims in many parts of the country.

“This is exactly the attitude that we should strive to imbibe to make our country great and shame the enemies of Nigeria’s progress,’’ he said.

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