Muslims across Nigeria will commence the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as declared by the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III.
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🔗 Join Our ChannelThe announcement was made on Tuesday night through a statement from the Sultanate Council in Sokoto. The declaration followed the confirmed sighting of the new moon in various locations throughout the country.
According to the statement, the sighting of the crescent moon officially marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar.
“Reports of the sighting of the moon were received from various locations across the country,” the council confirmed.
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Based on these verified reports, the Sultan has officially designated Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH in Nigeria.
Ramadan is a sacred period for Muslims worldwide, observed through fasting from dawn until sunset. It is a time for increased prayer, reflection, and acts of charity, representing one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam.
