The Sultan of Sokoto Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III has issued a formal verification directive regarding the Islamic lunar calendar.
The paramount leader of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah officially mandated all citizens to commence a lookout for the new crescent moon of Jumada Thani 1448 AH. According to official astronomical tracking records from the Sultanate Council, the observation period begins on the evening of Monday, November 9, 2026.
According to the official statement signed by Advisory Committee Chairman Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, the observation date directly corresponds to the twenty-ninth day of Jumada al-Ula 1448 AH.
Citizens who successfully spot the crescent are advised to immediately report the sighting to local traditional leaders. According to the procedural guidelines published by the Sultanate Council, these local leaders will subsequently forward the verification details directly to the National Moon Sighting Committee and Sultan of Sokoto for final confirmation.
