THE Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan 1446AH.
This announcement follows the sighting of the moon across various parts of the country today, marking the 29th day of Shaban.
“We have received reports from Muslim leaders nationwide confirming the moon sighting, and we acknowledge it accordingly,” the Sultan stated.
He urged the Muslim community to commence the Ramadan fast as guided by Islamic teachings.
President Bola Tinubu extended his best wishes to Muslims as they embark on this holy month.
In a statement released today, he expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for allowing the faithful to witness the beginning of Ramadan, a fundamental pillar of Islam.
“May this period of fasting and devotion bring good health, spiritual fulfillment, and divine blessings,” Tinubu remarked.
He encouraged Muslims to embrace the core values of Ramadan, including piety, humility, and selflessness, while also fostering unity and peace within their communities.
The President highlighted that this year’s Ramadan coincides with a period of national progress, noting improvements in the economy, food prices, and exchange rates.
“Our administration’s transformative policies are yielding positive outcomes, as seen in the stabilizing economy and declining fuel prices,” he added.
In a related development, the Katsina State Hisbah Board has mandated the closure of all private schools for the duration of Ramadan.
The board, responsible for enforcing Sharia law, emphasized that non-compliance will not be tolerated.
Commander-General Malam Aminu Usman confirmed this directive, aligning with the state government’s decision.
He urged school proprietors to comply, ensuring that students can fully participate in the fasting period.
“The directive also applies to extra lessons,” the statement added.