Sultan directs Muslims to sight Jumadal Ula Crescent on Sunday

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The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has urged Muslims in Nigeria, to begin preparations for the sighting of the new crescent moon of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH on Sunday, October 11, 2026. This directive from the President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), underscores the importance of the Islamic lunar calendar in determining religious dates, was conveyed in a statement issued on Saturday, October 10, 2026, and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman of the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.

According to the statement, Sunday, October 11, corresponds to the 29th day of Rabi’us Thani 1448 AH and has been designated for the nationwide moon-sighting exercise to determine the commencement of the Islamic month of Jumadal Ula. The Sultan urged Muslims in all parts of Nigeria to actively participate in the exercise by observing the western horizon after sunset for any possible sighting of the new crescent.

The statement further directed anyone who successfully sights the crescent to promptly report the observation to the nearest district head or village head for onward communication to the Sultan. The directive is in line with the established Islamic tradition of relying on the sighting of the new moon to determine the beginning of lunar months, subject to the appropriate religious authorities’ confirmation.

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