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When does Ramadan start?The commencement of fasting in Ramadan largely depends on when the crescent moon is sighted by relevant authorities and Muslims of impeccable character.If the crescent of Ramadan 1445 AH is sighted after sunset on Sunday, March 10, 2024, which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1445 AH, fasting will begin on Monday, March 11, 2024. Otherwise, it’ll start on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.In Nigeria, for example, Muslims begin their fasting upon the declaration by the President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, who also doubles as the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.In this piece, PUNCH Online highlights 10 tips to abide by for Muslims to have an easy ride throughout the Ramadan period:1. Go for a medical check-up to know your health status before fasting.2. Buy necessary food items that can sustain you, along with beverages.3. Ensure that you eat a pre-dawn meal (Sahur) before fasting and the meal after breaking your fast (Iftar).4. Recite the Qur’an regularly and give charity to the poor5. Establish daily obligatory prayers in the mosques and remain steadfast in the remembrance of Allah.6. Increase your supererogatory prayers (Nawafil).7. Attend Islamic lectures and sittings where your mind will be filled with talks of the fear of Allah, and lessons are learnt from the Qur’an.8. Refrain from spending much time on television and social media.9. Engage in the Tarawi prayer which is established after the ‘Isha’i prayer. It could also be done in the middle of the night.10. Intensify your prayers on the odd nights of the last 10 days. This will help increase your chances of witnessing the Laylatul Qadr – ‘Night of Power,’ in which if one is fortunate, his worship during this night will be worth more than months of worship.- vai de bet:Events in Nigeria
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