Sultan Calls on Muslims to Observe Muharram Moon on Monday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new moon of Muharram 1448 AH on Monday, June 15, 2026.
The directive was conveyed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
According to the statement, Monday, June 15, 2026, which corresponds to the 29th day of Zulhijjah 1447 AH, has been designated for the sighting of the Muharram crescent, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year.
Muslims who successfully sight the moon are urged to report their observations to the nearest District Head or Village Head for onward transmission to the Sultanate Council.
The Sultanate Council emphasized the importance of the moon-sighting exercise in determining the commencement of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
GaskiyaCast reports that the confirmation of the crescent will herald the beginning of the year 1448 AH for Muslims worldwide.
