x“This is for the new moon of Sha’aban 1442AH on Saturday March 13, which is equivalent to the 29th day of Rajab 1442AH. “Therefore, Sunday March 14, will be 30th day of Rajab 1442AH. x“The Sultan has accepted the report, and accordingly declared Monday March 15, as the first day of Sha’aban 1442AH,” the statement read. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Sha’aban is the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, which comes before the compulsory fasting month of Ramadan. NSha’aban is the last lunar month before Ramadan used by Muslims to determine the first day of fasting.

Source: The Guardian March 14, 2021 13:07 UTC