Ramadan crescent sighted in Nigeria, fasting begins wednesday — Sultanate

Following the sighting of the crescent moon, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of the holy month of…

Sultan declares Monday as start of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447AH

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared the sighting of the new moon, signalling the commencement…