The National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA) has said this year’s Ramadan fast will come to an end on Saturday.
NASRDA explained that the appearance of the first astronomical lunar crescent for the month of June 2017, which signifies the end of Ramadan fast will be recorded in Nigeria on 25th June, 2017 between the hours of 6.29pm and 8.40pm.
Dr. Felix Ale, the Head of Media and Corporate Communications of the agency, in a statement on Monday said that the first appearance of the moon can only be sighted with the eyes given a very cloudless sky without any atmospheric disturbance.
The first lunar crescent can be best sighted with the aid of charged couple device imaging, astronomical telescope or any optical astronomy instrument. Ale stated that the proper sighting of the crescent with the eyes, will bring to an end the on-going Ramadan fast, as would be officially announced by His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto to all Muslim faithfuls in line with Islamic tradition.
