By Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1448AH on Monday, June 15, 2026.
The call was conveyed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs of the Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
According to the statement, Monday, June 15, 2026, which corresponds to the 29th day of Zulhijjah 1447AH, has been designated for the sighting of the new moon of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
The Sultan urged Muslims who sight the moon to report their observations to the nearest District Head or Village Head for onward communication to the Sultanate Council. The sighting of the moon will determine the commencement of the Islamic New Year, 1448AH.
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