To mark the commencement of the month of Ramadan this week, the UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling on all parties to the conflict in Sudan, one of Africa's troubled spots, to cease fire during the period and "remove any obstructions" to the distribution of humanitarian aid. While in Africa's most populous nation Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu called on his compatriots to assist the poor and "alleviate their suffering" during the Muslim holy month. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, which is observed worldwide with fasting, prayer, and sharing.