Sultan, Ramadan and Sokoto

Sultan of Sokoto Declares Saturday, March 1 as First Day of Ramadan 1446 AH
The Sultan of Sokoto and Leader of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day
Ramadan: Sultan of Sokoto urges Nigerian Muslims to look out for crescent
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims to look for the crescent of Ramadan 1446 AH from Friday.
BREAKING: Ramadan Begins As Sultan of Sokoto Announces Moon Sighting
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sultan Sa'ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan. Speaking from his palace on Friday evening, the Sultan announ
Sultan of Sokoto declares March 1 as start of Ramadan fasting
The Sultan of Sokoto and Leader of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day
Saudi Arabia Announces Moon Sighting for Ramadan 2025
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. This marks the 29th of Shaaban 1446 in the Islamic Hijri calendar.
Ramadan: Sultanate council urges Muslims to look out for new moon
The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new moon of Ramadan on Friday, February 28, 2025, which corresponds to 29th Sha’aban 1446AH in the Islamic calendar.
Ramadan 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia call for moon sighting on February 28
The UAE has urged all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, as announced by the Emirates Fatwa Council on Wednesday. This date aligns with the 29th of Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar,
UAE Urges Muslims to Sight Moon on February 28
The UAE has announced that all Muslims in the country are urged to sight the crescent moon on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. This announcement came from the Emirates Fatwa Council, which made the call on Wednesday.
Ramadan 2025 moon sighting: Why some countries may see it before Mecca
The Muslim world is preparing for the start of Ramadan 2025, but the exact date will depend on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Fasting will begin on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2,
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Sokoto accuses ASUU of destabilising education, seeks return to classrooms
The Sokoto State Government has strongly condemned the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, Sokoto State University chapter, describing it as unnecessary and politically ...
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Bandit’s Death: Notorious Terrorist Bello Turji Fights Back, Imposes N22m Levy on Sokoto Villages
Notorious bandit leader, Bello Kachallah Turji, has responded to the killing of one of his men in a military operation in the ...
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Sokoto: Security forces arrest notorious arms trafficker supplying weapons to terrorists
Security forces in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have apprehended a notorious arms trafficker, Hamza Suruddubu, ...
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Sokoto to feed 20,000 residents daily in N998m Ramadan programme
The Sokoto state government says it has allocated N998 million for the 2025 Ramadan feeding programme, set to take place at ...
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Sokoto communities struggle to pay N25m levy imposed by bandits for killing gang member
Communities in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State are grappling with a N25 million levy imposed by a notorious ...
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Terror kingpin Bello Turji resurfaces in Sokoto, imposes ₦25 million levy on villages
Bello Turji, notorious terror leader has resurfaced in Sokoto State, imposing a hefty ₦25 million levy on villages in the ...
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Sokoto United Mourns Ex U-20 Star, Abubakar Lawal
Nigeria National League, NNL, side, Sokoto United has mourned the passing of former Nigeria U-20 midfielder, Abubakar Lawal.
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Sokoto govt releases N30m to strengthen family planning services
Ms Tambuwal commended all stakeholders for the achievement, stressing that the release of funding is a sequel to the ...
When Does Ramadan Start 2025? Live Updates As Muslims Await Moon Sighting
Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30.