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In a month time or so the yearly fasting period will have commenced and as usual there will be arguments about moon sighting. Some people will refuse to believe in the Sultan’s announcement for one reason or another. They normally insist on seeing the moon with their own eyes before starting the fasting. Why we have the controversy every year beats my imagination, but like in all the years gone, this year again several people will begin their fasting on different dates.
Be that as it may let me point out the increased activity in KT central market. People are buying household products and beverages as if an impending hurricane was announced by the weather service. They are especially buying sugar, milk and other beverages so as to hedge against inflation. This is not a bad idea at all since most of these items will be given out as gifts to relations, friends, and in-laws. The rest will be used as a sweetener in koko, kunu, kamu, hura and sundry food items.

As for date of starting, me and several others will as usual abide by what the radio says. When the announcement is made on Radio Kaduna, I pronounce my intention and commence my fast. It’s as simple as that when you have a positive attitude towards your religion.
So here is a happy Ramadan Kareem for the Muslim Umma here in Nigeria and worldwide.