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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The first day of Ramadan 2024 has been announced in Osun State.<\/p>\n

The announcement was made through a signed statement by Sheikh Musa Animashaun, the Grand Imam and Chairman of the League of Imams and Alfas, Osun State chapter.<\/p>\n

The statement confirmed that Ramadan will commence on Monday, March 11, 2024.<\/p>\n

The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa\u2019ad Abubakar III, had earlier announced Monday as the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan after the moon was sighted in Mecca.<\/p>\n

The statement by Sheikh Animashaun, who is also the Chief Imam of Osogbo, reads: \u201cIn the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. In line with the Way of Allah and the Tradition of Prophet Muhammad (saw), I hereby announce that Ramadan 1445 will start tomorrow, Monday, March 11, 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe first Tarawih will be observed tonight, March 10, 2024.<\/p>\n

\u201cI pray that Almighty Allah eases the affairs of our nation, eases our personal issues both during and after Ramadan.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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