- The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, Edo and Delta has mentioned when the Ramadan fasting will commence in 2025
- According to a statement from the office of the Grand Mufti of Yorubaland, tarawih prayer will be observed on Friday, February 28, while Ramadan fasting will commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025
- The statement maintained that the announcement has been its practice for decades and it was done after a series of meetings with the League of Imams and Alfas’ leadership and professionals
League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has announced that 2025 Ramadan will commence on March 1
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