Sultan Says Moon Sighted, Ramadan Begins Wednesday
Sultan Says Moon Sighted, Ramadan Begins Wednesday
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III Tuesday confirmed the sighting of new moon and urged all Muslim ummah in Nigerian to commence fasting from Wednesday, 18th February, 2026.
A statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman, Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs said the moon of Ramadan 1447 AH was sighted across the country on Tuesday 17th February, 2026 which is the 29th day of Sha’aban 1447 AH.
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According to the moon sighting committee, the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar ibn Umar Garbai El-Kanemi will make the formal announcement on behalf of the Sultanw
Partof the statement read, “His Eminence, the Sultan felicitates with Nigeria Muslim Ummah and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings”.
The Sultan while urging Muslim Ummah to continue to pay for peace, progress and development of the country and wish all Muslims a happy Ramadan Kareem just as he prayed Allah (SWT) accept the religious deeds of all.
Sultan Says Moon Sighted, Ramadan Begins Wednesday
