Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Barau Jibrin, has urged wealthy individuals and groups to support the needy during and after Ramadan as enjoined by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The sighting of the new crescent from different parts of Nigeria marks the beginning of the Ramadan Fasting.
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This is contained in a statement by Ismail Mudashir, Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity , copy of which was made available to newsmen on Monday.
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Senator Barau enjoined Muslims to take good advantage of the blessed month of Ramadan by intensifying prayers to Almighty Allah.
” I welcome the commencement of this blessed month of Ramadan following the sighting of the crescent. Ramadan is a blessed month to worship Allah, seek forgiveness and support the needy.
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“As we all know, this is a period that comes with a lot of rewards and bounties, hence the need for us to include our dear country, Nigeria and leaders in our prayers for the development, well-being and progress of our nation. We have no place like Nigeria. Ramadan Kareem,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Deputy President of the Senate has concluded arrangements to distribute rice to over 200,000 households.
