According to him, reliable reports of moon sighting were received from Muslim leaders and organisations across the country and duly verified by the National Moonsighting Committee and the Committee in Sokoto.
“In accordance with Islamic law and our pursuit of obligatory fast as third pillar of Islam. We wish to announce that today Sunday the 29th day of Shaaban 1437 after Hijra which is equivalent to June 5, 2016, has marked the end of the month and the beginning of the new month of the Ramadan.
“Consequent upon this, Monday, June 6, 2016 becomes the first day of Ramadan 1437 after Hijra,”he said.
The monarch called on Muslims to commence the fasting accordingly and pray fervently for peace to reign in the country.
He also implored the Muslim ummah to live in harmony with people of other faiths and offer supplications for the leadership to succeed in steering the affairs of this country.
“Muslims should dedicate themselves to the teachings of Islam and devote themselves to the worship of Allah during the Ramadan.
“They should continue to live peacefully with other Nigerians irrespective of tribal and religious differences,” the Sultan added.
Meanwhile, President Muhammadu Buhari, Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara have advised Muslims to use the holy month of Ramadan as a great opportunity for seeking forgiveness and getting closer to Allah through worship (Ibadah) and good deeds during this period.
In his message to mark the beginning of the 30 days fasting period, the president, speaking through his Special Media Assistant, Malam Garba Sadhu, said the month of Ramadan was a time of spiritual reawakening which demands not only abstention from food and drinks, but also all wrongdoing in their lives.
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