BREAKING: SULTAN CONFIRMS SIGHTING OF MOON, SAYS RAMADAN 2023, BEGINS TOMORROW


The Ramadan moon has been sighted in Nigeria on Wednesday evening which means the holy month will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023.The National Moon Sighting Committee made this known in a short statement released and signed on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The statement partly reads; "The National Moon Sighting Committee is pleased to report that so far there have been numerous reports of positive sighting of the crescent of Ramadan 1444H from different parts of the country. Alhamdulillah. Taqabbalallahu Minna Wa Minkum. May Allah make it a blessed month to all of us and also enable us to reep the benefits associated with the month. Amin.

Consequently, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA,Alh. Mohammed Saad Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting.

Abubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted.

In a broadcast on NTA on Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting on Thursday, March 23, 2023.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

24 ROADS FOR LAGOS EAST: ABIRU’s UNPRECEDENTED INFRASTRUCTURE STRIDES GATHER MOMENTUM

Image
9 Roads delivered already The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District , Distinguished Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, FCA , has once again demonstrated his commitment to people-focused leadership as he delivered 9 completed roads and set machinery in motion for the construction of 15 additional ones, bringing the total number of road projects under his watch to 24 across Lagos East. On Monday, Senator Abiru embarked on an inspection tour of the completed roads, which include Ojokoro Road (Agric), Nurudeen Owolabi , Alogba (Lowa), Apena Jimbo , Jalajugbo, Ibu Owo, Agunfoye , Ojediran, and Andu/Oshikoya. The visit turned into a celebration as residents, community leaders, and motorists trooped out to welcome the Senator with songs of appreciation for his timely intervention. For communities still awaiting relief, the Senator reassured them that construction works would commence on another 15 roads before the end of the year. These include: Soji Oshodi/Mutairu/Okeme Street ,...
Read more

ANOMO INTRODUCES ₦50,000 MONTHLY SUPPORT ALLOWANCE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN IKOSI-EJINRIN

Image
In a bold step to further strengthen the foundation of basic education, the Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area , Otunba-Akogun Wale Raji Anomo , has introduced a Primary School Support Allowance for all public primary schools within the LCDA . Under this new initiative, each of the 17 public primary schools in Ikosi-Ejinrin will receive a monthly allowance of ₦50,000 to support their smooth operations and day-to-day running. The Chairman made this announcement when the Education Secretary, Epe LGEA , Otunba Shittu Aliu Idowu , alongside the leadership of AOPSHON (Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria), Ikosi-Ejinrin chapter, paid him a congratulatory visit at the Council Secretariat. During the visit, the delegation presented a gift to the Chairman in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the growth of education since assuming office. Notably, the first tranche of the allowance has already been disbursed, enabling schools to ...
Read more

IKOSI-EJINRIN LCDA HOLDS MENSTRUAL HYGIENE ENLIGHTENMENT FOR TEENAGE GIRLS

Image
In a bid to promote healthy living and empower the girl child, Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area on Wednesday 17th September, 2025 organized a special enlightenment program on menstrual hygiene for teenage girls drawn from secondary schools across the LCDA. The event was held at the Council Secretariat, Agbowa . The program, themed “Menstrual Hygiene: Caring for the Girl Child,” was facilitated by the Council Chairperson, Dr. Olajumoke Nafisat Anomo , a seasoned medical doctor, who also served as the host.  In her welcome address, Dr. Anomo explained the rationale behind the initiative, urging the students to pay close attention and participate actively. She further demonstrated practical steps in maintaining proper menstrual and general hygiene, equipping the girls with knowledge for healthier and more confident living. The Council’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Orebiyi Sunday , also addressed the students on other key areas of hygiene, complementing the Chairperson...
Read more