Nine Arrested for Eating in Public During First Day of Ramadan
- Nine Muslims were arrested in Kano by the Islamic police for eating during the first day of Ramadan fasting
- Hisbah officers said the detainees would be taught the importance of fasting, prayer, and Quran study before release
- Kano State continues to enforce Sharia law alongside secular law, monitoring public spaces during Ramadan to ensure compliance
Nine Muslims were arrested by the Islamic police, also known as Hisbah, in Kano state for eating during the first day of this year’s Ramadan fast.
The detainees, seven men and two women, were reportedly unaware that Ramadan had begun.
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Kano state operates Sharia law alongside secular legislation, and Hisbah officers monitor public spaces to ensure Muslims adhere to fasting hours.
Cafes, restaurants, and markets are routinely checked, although some establishments remain open in areas with higher Christian populations.
Enforcement of Ramadan rules in Kano
Hisbah deputy commander general Mujahid Aminudeen told the BBC that the arrested individuals would be taught the significance of fasting, how to pray, read the Quran, and become better Muslims.
He said:
“We have arrested them and they are with us where we are going to be teaching them the importance of fasting, how to pray, read the Quran and become better Muslims.”
It is unclear when the detainees will be released. In past cases, the Hisbah has contacted families to monitor fasting compliance for the remainder of the month.
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Kano enforces Sharia law
Sharia law was introduced over 20 years ago in 12 northern Nigerian states with majority Muslim populations.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of Islam’s Five Pillars, requiring Muslims to abstain from food from sunrise to sunset. Ramadan marks the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and commemorates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad.
This year, fasting in Nigeria began on Wednesday, 18 February, and is expected to end on either 21 or 22 March.
Can diabetic Muslim patients fast?
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that as Muslims across Nigeria and other parts of the world began the Ramadan fast on Wednesday, February 18, following the declaration of the sighting of the new moon, the start of the holy month has again raised important health questions, particularly among people living with diabetes who are uncertain about whether fasting is medically safe for them.
Medical experts said fasting with diabetes is possible in some cases, but warned that it depends largely on the individual’s health status, type of diabetes, and level of blood sugar control. They advised patients to seek medical guidance before making a decision to fast.
Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the body either fails to produce enough insulin or cannot properly use the insulin it produces. Insulin plays a key role in regulating blood glucose levels. Globally, diabetes remains a major cause of death, with millions affected each year, many of them below the age of 70.
Sultan declares December 22 as start of Rajab
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Abubakar, declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.
The announcement was contained in a statement released on Saturday, signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu.
Source: Legit.ng
