The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has called on Muslims across the country to look out for the crescent moon signaling the start of Ramadan 2025 (1446 AH).
In a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Is-haq Oloyede, the Council urged the Muslim community to begin the moon sighting immediately after sunset on Friday, 28 February which corresponds to 29th Sha’aban 1446 AH.
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According to the statement, if the moon is sighted by reliable witnesses that evening, the President-General of NSCIA and Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, will declare Saturday, 1 March as the first day of fasting.
However, if the crescent remains unseen, fasting will automatically commence on Sunday, 2 March.
To ensure coordination, the NSCIA has released the contacts of key members of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), who are responsible for verifying and confirming credible moon sighting reports.
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The council emphasised that local Islamic leaders would also be involved in the process to maintain unity in the fasting commencement across Nigeria.
Charity amid economy hardship
Beyond the moon sighting announcement, the NSCIA appealed to “endowed Muslims” to support the less privileged, especially in light of the country’s current economic challenges.
“In the face of the current economic hardship, the Council appeals to endowed Muslims in the country to extend acts of charity to the less privileged within their neighbourhoods before, during and after the month of Ramadan,” the statement read.
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It also warned traders against hoarding essential food items or inflating prices during the fasting period.
Muslims nationwide were advised to remain vigilant for the moon sighting and await the Sultan’s official proclamation regarding the start of Ramadan.
Contacts of officials nationwide
| S/N | NAME | PHONE NO. | EMAIL ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi | 8036121311 | [email protected] |
| 2 | Sheikh Karibullah Kabara | 8035537382 | [email protected] |
| 3 | Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory | 8023126335 | [email protected] |
| 4 | Prof. Z. I. Oseni | 8033574431 | [email protected] |
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| 5 | Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin | 8033140010 | [email protected] |
| 6 | Sheikh Salihu Yakub | 7032558231 | [email protected] |
| 7 | Mal. Jafar Abubakar | 8020878075 | [email protected] |
| 8 | Alh. Abdullahi Umar | 8037020607 | [email protected] |
| (Wazirin Gwandu) | |||
| 9 | Prof. J. M. Kaura | 8067050641 | [email protected] |
| 10 | Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar | 08036509363 | [email protected] |
| 11 | Ustaz Muhammad Rabiu Salahudeen | 8035740333 | [email protected] |
| 12 | Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke | 8035050804 | [email protected] |
| 13 | Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje | 8028327463 | [email protected] |
| 14 | Gafar M. Kuforiji | 8033545208 | [email protected] |
| 15 | Prof. Usman El-Nafaty | 8062870892 | [email protected] |
| 16 | Mal. Salihu B. Zubairu | 8038522693 | [email protected] |
| 17 | Imam Manu | 08036999841 | [email protected] |
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| 18 | Qadee Ahmad Bobboy | 8035914285 | [email protected] |
| 19 | Ustaz Nurudeen Asunogie | 8033533012 | [email protected] |
| 20 | Sheikh Bala Lau | 8037008805 | [email protected] |
| 21 | Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir | 8065687545 | [email protected] |
| 22 | Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad | 8023141752 | [email protected] |
| 23 | Muhammad Yaseen Qamarud-Deen | 8055322087 | [email protected] |
| 24 | Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu (Wazirin Sokoto) | 8037157100 | [email protected] |
| 25 | Sheikh Lukman Imam Abdullahi | 8052242252 | [email protected] |
| 26 | Sheikh Sulaiman Gumi | 8033139153 | [email protected] |
| 27 | Alh. AbdulBariu Kareem | 9096369117 | [email protected] |
| 28 | Prof. Kamil K. Oloso | 8023098661 | [email protected] |
| 29 | Malam Usman Mahmud | 8034540120 | [email protected] |
| 30 | Malam Yahaya Boyi | 8030413634 | [email protected] |
| (Sarkin Malamai Sokoto) | |||
| 31 | Ustaz Mukail Abdurraheem | 8099370109 | [email protected] |
| 32 | Ustaz Nurudeen Ibrahim | 8027091623 | [email protected] |
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