The President of Ilorin Likeminds Foundation (ILMF), Alhaji Lukman Abdullah Atanda has advised Muslims to strictly adhere to the regulations guiding the observance of Ramadan fast for them to earn full blessings and rewards of the spiritual endeavours.

Atanda particularly urged Muslims to observe the Ramadan fast genuinely for spiritual rejuvenations deeply rooted in the fear of God driven by the acts of compassion, self-denials of foods, drinks, smoking and intimate relationships from dawn to sunset.

The ILMF president, in a statement marking the beginning of the 2026 Ramadan fast released by the Director of Publicity of the Foundation, Mohammad Abdulkadri, also counselled on the importance of good deeds during the holy month.

While wishing the Muslim Ummah Ramadan Kareem, Atanda thanked Almighty Allah for sparing the lives of the fateful to “embark on the spiritual journeys that will foster greater brotherhood, promotes empathy for the poor and increased devotions to the reading of Al- Quran, Tafsir and observances of prayers.”

He particularly felicitated all Muslims brothers and sisters all over the world, especially the people of Ilorin Emirate, Kwarans, and Nigerians at large, urging them to pray for Allah’s deliverance from the dastardly acts of the bandits, kidnappers and terrorists threatening the peace of the nation.

He greets specially the Emir of Ilorin Dr Ibrahim Sulu Gambari, the Baloguns, Council of Ulamas, and the leadership of Ilorin Emirate Descendants Progressive Union, (IEDPU) as he prayed fervently that this year’s Ramadan fast would attract maximum mercies, forgiveness and blessings as an act of accepted Ibadah.

Muslims across Nigeria started the Ramadan fast on Wednesday following the sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia and Nigeria as directed by the Deputy President General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Garbai El-Kanemi on behalf of the President General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III.