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Sultan Inaugurates Iseyin Central Mosque, Advocates Unity among Nigerians 

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By Nafiu Busari

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Saad Abubakar has enjoined all and sundry to close all ranks and allow peace to reign across the country, regardless of religious, tribal and political dichotomies.

Alhaji Abubakar made the call in Iseyin during the inauguration of Iseyin Central Mosque which was renovated by Alhaji Ahmed Raji, A senior Advocate of Nigeria.

The Sultan of Sokoto who is also President Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, advised Nigerians to emulate selfless service as exhibited by Alhaji Ahmed Raji SAN.

He added that the renovation of the mosque has turned it into an edifice which they can be proud of anywhere they are.

“I want to appreciate the Governor for being with us here today. We thank the Almighty Allah for this beautiful blessing given to us on the day. We thank God for giving us a Muslim humanitarian Nigerian, who has been supporting Islam and other religions to the best of his ability.

The renowned legal luminary, who doubles as the chief host, Alhaji Ahmed Raji SAN in his opening remarks noted that the inauguration of Iseyin Central mosque brought all together regardless of religious, tribal and political differences for the unity of all Nigerians.

He thanked Sultan of Sokoto, the Governor of Oyo state and other eminent personalities who attended the programme without minding the distance and current situation of the country.

Alhaji urged citizens to always pray for their leaders no matter the challenges they are facing

“Islam has been here for some time and still growing. With the support of Sultan, we hope Islam will grow more and more. Your coming is a testimony showing us that we are all one nation.

“As citizens, no matter the challenges we are faced with, let us always pray for our leaders. Wherever you have noticed as a challenge, pray to God to lessen the burden for them.”

In his own remarks, the Governor of Oyo state, Engineer Seyi Makinde lauded the legal luminary for his efforts towards the beautification of the edifice, betterment of the state.

 “What we have demonstrated by the presence of the Christian community is that in Oyo State, we are one. For those who want to destabilise us in this state, I want to tell them that it will not work.”

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Look out for shawwal moon on Thursday – Sultan Tells Muslims

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By Nafiu Busari

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on the Muslim ummah to search for the crescent of Shawwal 1444 A.H, immediately after sunset on Thursday, 29 Ramadan 1444 A.H., which is equivalent to 20 April, 2023.

A statement by the Director of Administration, Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu, indicates that the NSCIA President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, gave directive following the advice of the National Moon-Sighting Committee (NMSC).

According to the statement, if the crescent is sighted by Muslims in accordance with the moon sighting and verification standards, then Sultan Abubakar will declare Friday, 21 April, 2023, as the first day of Shawwal and the day of ‘Idul Fitr. 

It said, however, that if the crescent is not sighted that day, then Saturday, 22, April 2023, automatically becomes the day of ‘Idul Fitr.

In the statement, the phone numbers of  members of the NMSC, in addition to the traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, are provided for contact and report of any credible and positive sighting of the crescent of Shawwal 1444 AH.

In the meantime, the NSCIA reminded Muslims to, in the spirit of Ramadan, give to the less privileged in the society, Zakatul Fitr, a compulsory food-levy imposed on privileged Muslims. 

The council, therefore, appealed to all concerned to ensure that they do not only comply but also comply on time. 

It said “the stipulated practice is to give out the prescribed measurement to beneficiaries in the last two days of Ramadan and not later than before the ‘Eid prayer.”

The NCIA felicitated the Nigerian Muslims and the entire Muslim world on the occasion of the 1444 A.H. ‘Idul Fitr and beseech Allah to grant everyone the opportunity to witness many more of it. 

The council implored Muslims all over the country to be on the lookout for the announcement to be made by the Sultan on Thursday night. 

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Ramadan: Look Out for Moon on Friday- NSCIA tells Muslims

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The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on Nigerian Muslims to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1443 AH from the evening of Friday, April 1.

Director of Administration at the NSCIA, Architect Zubairu Usman-Ugwu, who said this in a statement made available to newsmen, said that the search for the new moon should commence immediately after sunset on Friday, 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, Sultan Abubakar Saad, will declare Saturday, 2nd April 2022 as the first day of Ramadan 1443 AH, if however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Sunday, 3rd April 2022, automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1443 AH,” the statement said.

Architect Usman-Ugwu also listed some telephone numbers and email addresses that could be used directly to report the sighting of the new Ramadan moon to the NSCIA moonsighting committee.

A full list of the numbers and email addresses

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy.

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RAMADAN: Look Out For Moon From Monday, Sultan Tells Muslim Ummah

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has directed the Muslim Ummah to look out for the crescent (moon) of Ramadan 1442AH from Monday.
Abubakar gave the directive on Sunday in a statement by Prof. Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto.

“This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Monday, April 12, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1442AH shall be the day to look for the new moon of Ramadan 1442AH.

“Muslim are, therefore, requested to start looking for the crescent moon on Monday and report its sighting to the nearest District or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultan,’’ the statement reads.

The Sultan prayed Allah to assist Muslims in the discharge of their religious duty.
Junaidu gave telephone numbers that could be used directly to report the sighting of the new moon to the committee.

The numbers are 08037157100, 07067416900, 08066303077, 08036149757, 08035965322 and 08035945903.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar observed by Muslims worldwide as a month for fasting, prayer, reflection and assisting the needy.

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