As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, a group of Islamic clerics from the South-West, Edo and Delta states has called on Muslims to get prepared for the Ramadan fast, adding that the moon may be sighted on Wednesday (today).
The call, contained in a communiqué by the group’s Secretary-General, Sheik A. O. Aladesawe, and Publicity Secretary, Sheik Habeebullahi Adam Al-Ilory, on Tuesday, and issued in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, after a meeting of the group.
“We urge Muslims to look out for moon on Wednesday (today). If sighted, it means Ramadan will commence on Thursday,” the statement read in part.
The Islamic clerics also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his inauguration, urging him not to renege on his electioneering promises.
“As a worthy and an exemplary Muslim, we urge our President to live up to his campaign promises as we are ready to support him with prayers. We equally want to appeal to our President to set agenda for a new Nigeria, using all his God-given potentials, experience and doggedness to accomplish the task,” it said.
The group, which expressed concern over attacks by Boko Haram insurgents in the North East, also called on Nigerians to rally round the President and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in tackling the many challenges facing the nation.
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