Emir of Ilorin confirms commencement of Ramadan on Tuesday

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs,  Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has urged the Muslim faithful to extend charity, support and benevolence to the less privileged during the holy month of Ramadan.

He stated this on Monday night at a joint meeting held by the Ilorin Emirate Council and the Council of Ulama shortly after the Emir consulted with the Sultan Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar of Sokoto, Emir of Gwandu Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashar and Etsu Abubakar Yahaya of Bida respectively.

This was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona in Ilorin and made available to Solacebase.

‘’The Emir enjoined the people of Ilorin Emirate and beyond to join in the commencement of the year 2020 Ramadan fasting which commenced tomorrow (Tuesday), said the statement.

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The statement confirmed that the announcement is in line with the directive of the Sultan of Sokoto and the President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III.

‘’The Emir charged Muslim Ummah to use the month of Ramadan to move closer to Almighty Allah by engaging in good deeds, charity, humanitarian services, supplications as well as seeking forgiveness at all times.’’

‘’He however congratulates them for witnessing another glorious month of Ramadan stressing that such privilege should be used to foster peaceful coexistence among religions adherence in the state.’’

The emir, therefore, advised religious leaders to abide by the state government’s directives towards curbing the spread of COVID-19 infection in the state by observing social distancing and maintaining public and personal hygiene during and after the spiritual exercise of fasting.