Moon Sighting Marks Start to Ramadan
Nigeria's Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has declared June 6 as the first day of Ramadan following the sighting of the new moon.
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Nigeria:
Ramadan Talk - Allah's All-Embracing Mercy
Vanguard, 12 June 2016
There is no doubt that the two features of fasting in Ramadan are mental and practical exercise. These are like the wings of a bird on which man flies through the heavenly space of… Read more »
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Tanzania:
Ramadan - Revelation of Quran Verses
Daily News, 9 June 2016
The holy month of Ramadan, the most sacred month of the year, started on Tuesday, and most of the world's 1.6 billion Muslims will be observing it. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Nigerians Start Ramadan
Premium Times, 5 June 2016
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa'ad Abubakar, has announced the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in various places in the country. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sultan Declares Monday June 6, First Day of Ramadan
Daily Trust, 5 June 2016
Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar has declared Monday June 6 as the first day of Ramadan following the sighting of the new moon in numerous places. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sultan Felicitates With Muslims On Ramadan 1437 A.H.
Vanguard, 5 June 2016
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President General, Alh. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto, has… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ramadan - Pray for Peace,Rep Obasa Urges Nigerian Muslims
Vanguard, 5 June 2016
The lawmaker representing Ojo Federal Constituency in the lower legislative chamber, Hon. Tajudeen Obasa has urged muslim faithfuls in the country to pray that everlasting… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Sultan Directs Muslim to Commence Ramadan Fast June 6
Vanguard, 5 June 2016
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa'ad Abubakar III has directed the Muslim Ummah to commence the Ramadan fast on June 6. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Ramadan - NSCIA Asks Muslims to Look Out for New Moon
Premium Times, 4 June 2016
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has just issued a statement asking Muslims to look out for new moon for the commencement of the this year's Ramadan. Read more »