Ramadan: Muslims urged to look out for Sha’aban Moon
Muslims in Nigeria have been urged to look out for the the crescent of Sha’aban 1445AH after sunset on Saturday, 29th Rajab, 1445AH (February 10, 2024) ahead of this year’s Ramadan fasting.
The directive is from the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), led by its president-general and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.
The body in a statement said, “Sha’aban is the eighth lunar calendar month and qindicates that this year’s Ramadan (9th lunar month) will begin a month away.
“Scientifically, the expected time for the conjunction of the moon is on Friday, February 9, 2024 by 11:59pm.
“It is important to note that the moon appears and can be sighted usually long (even bearing other environmental factors) after the conjunction has taken place.”
