President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’advert Abubakar III, has confirmed that the crescent signalling the beginning of Ramadan 2026 has been sighted.
In keeping with a press release by Sambo Junaidu, chairman Advisory Committee on Spiritual Affairs of the Sultanate council, yesterday, the chief of Muslims in Nigeria mentioned verified experiences of moon sightings have been obtained from varied components of the nation and have been fastidiously authenticated.
Represented by Shehu Abubakar Ibn Garbai El-Kanemi, the Shehu of Borno, the Sultan mentioned Muslims throughout the nation would start the Ramadan quick as we speak.
“After due verification and authentication of the experiences obtained from throughout the nation, the Sultanate Council has accepted the sighting of the brand new moon.
‘’Consequently, Wednesday, February, 18, 2026 marks the primary day of Ramadan 1447AH,” the assertion learn.
Equally, the Lenten season for Christians begins as we speak, as Catholic trustworthy observe Ash Wednesday.
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