Nigeria, March 1 -- President Bola Tinubu has extended greetings to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide following the sighting of the crescent moon of Ramadan in some countries on Friday.

The Nigerian leader urged Muslims observing the fast to embrace the profound lessons of piety, humility, and selflessness that the holy month embodies.

"Let us use this period to strengthen our bonds with Allah and one another, fostering unity and peace in our communities," the Nigerian leader said in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

The Ramadan moon crescent has been sighted in several countries on Friday including Nigeria and Saudi Arabia. The first day of fasting will be Saturday, 1 March in those countries.

Ramadan is the ninth ...