SULTAN DECLARES WEDNESDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY 2026 AS 1ST DAY OF RAMADAN 1447AH

The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moonsighting Committee, received reports from various Moonsighting Committees across the country confirming the sighting of the new moon of Ramadan 1447AH on Tuesday, 17th February 2026, corresponding to the 29th day of Sha’aban 1447AH.

His Eminence, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the  Nigerian Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, has accepted the reports and accordingly declared Wednesday, 18th February 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH.

His Eminence felicitates with the Nigerian Muslim Ummah and prays for Allah’s guidance and blessings. He urges Muslims to continue praying for peace, progress, and development of the country and wishes all Muslims a happy Ramadan Kareem.

May Allah (SWT) accept our religious deeds. Ameen.