March 18, (THEWILL) — The Sultan of Sokoto, Sa’ad Abubakar, has confirmed that the moon for the new month has not been sighted, noting this year’s Ramadan will end on Thursday, 19th of May, 2026.
In a statement signed by Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, Chairman Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto on behalf of the Sultan on Wednesday night, said the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee did not receive any report from various Moon Sighting Committees across the country.
It further stated that Friday, 20th of March, 2026, is therefore the 30th day of the month of Ramadan.
According to the statement, “His Eminence, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President General, Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has accepted the report and accordingly and declared Friday, 20th May, 2026 as the first day of Shawwal 1447AH, the day of Eid-El-Fitr.”
Sultan Abubakar however felicitates with the Muslim Ummah in the country and wishes them Allah’s guidance and blessings as they celebrate Eid el Fitr festive.
He, however, urged the Muslim Ummah to continue to pray for peace, progress and development of the country.
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