Sa’ad Abubakar III
Sa’ad Abubakar III is the Sultan of Sokoto and a prominent religious leader in Nigeria, recognized for his influential role in the Muslim community. He was born on August 24, 1963, and ascended to the throne in 2006, following the death of his predecessor. As the spiritual leader of Muslims in Nigeria, he is involved in various social and humanitarian efforts, advocating for peace, education, and the welfare of the less privileged. Recently, he made headlines by declaring March 1, 2025, as the start of Ramadan, following the sighting of the crescent moon, emphasizing the importance of prayers and charity during this holy month.
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Nigeria:
He is the Sultan of Sokoto and was visited by lawmakers to drum support for a return to parliamentary government.
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Nigeria:
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, is among the dignitaries expected at the coronation.
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Nigeria:
The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared that Ramadan will start today.
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Nigeria:
The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadan.
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