The Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked Muslims to look out for the new moon on Wednesday night.
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The NSCIA gave the charge in a statement entitled, " Termination of Ramadan Fast 1434/2013,'' and signed by its Secretary General, Prof. Is haq Oloyede.
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The statement stressed the importance of sighting the crescent moon in the termination of the Ramadan.
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It also said: " Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is reported to have said: "Commence fasting when you sight the (Ramadan) crescent and terminate fasting when you sight the (Shawwal) crescent.
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"But if the sky is cloudy, then, count 30 days of Sha'ban or of Ramadan as the case may be.
Well then muslims all around the world will have no choice but to do that. There must be a reason behind it. Makes a lot of sense.