Foluso Ogunmodede (PRO)
As Muslims in Nigeria joined their counterparts across the world for the first day of the Ramadan fast, Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria’s fastest-growing University– the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina has enjoined Muslim staff to devote themselves fully to the worship of Allah throughout the Holy Month, urging them to key into the rare occasion to pray for the peace and progress of the university and by extension the leadership of the country.
While asking Allah to show them the right path and answer their prayers, Prof. Fasina prayed for solem strength to go through the 30days of the Holy Month.
Prof. Fasina said: “May Allah show you the right path, answer your prayers and grant you forgiveness in this blessed month of Ramadan.”
Muslims in Nigeria joined others around the world to commence the first day of Ramadan following a declaration by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, having sighted the new moon in different parts of the country.
The report of the new moon, according to Sultan of Sokoto had been received from Muslim leaders and the Islamic organizations around the country.
Sultan said: “After due verification and authentication by the natioal Moon Sighting Committee and the State Committee’s confirmation as well as routine scrutiny, I hereby announce the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan which signifies the end of Sha’aban 1445 AH.
“In accordance with Islamic Law, Muslim Ummah is to commence fasting on Monday, the 11th of March 2024 accordingly.”
