11 Muslims were arrested In Nigeria’s state of Kano, for eating food during the daylight hours of the Ramadan fast, which is a sacred month in the Islamic calendar.
The Islamic legal system of Sharia is practised alongside a secular law system in Kano. During Ramadan, the Islamic police, known as Hisbah, carry out regular searches of eateries to ensure compliance with the fasting rules.
The 10 men and one woman were subsequently released after swearing an oath that they would not purposely miss a fast again. The oath was taken in front of Islamic scholars and Hisbah officials.
It is worth noting that breaking the fast during Ramadan is considered a sin in Islam, and Muslims are expected to observe fasting as a means of purifying their souls and demonstrating their devotion to Allah.
Ramadan is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims fast during daylight hours. This means that they abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs from dawn until sunset.
The fast is broken at sunset with a meal known as iftar. The month of Ramadan is also a time for Muslims to seek forgiveness for their sins, increase their remembrance of Allah, and practice self-discipline.
