The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on the Muslim Ummah to look out for the new moon of Safar 1448AH.
The directive is contained in a press statement signed by the Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
According to the statement, Muslims are to begin the search for the new moon on Tuesday, 14th July, 2026, which corresponds to the 29th day of Muharram 1448AH.
The Sultanate Council requested Muslims across the country to report any confirmed sighting of the moon to the nearest District or Village Head.
The reports are to be forwarded to the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, for necessary announcement.
The sighting of the new moon will mark the beginning of the month of Safar in the Islamic calendar.
