By: Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto.

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to commence the search for the new moon of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

This is contained in a statement signed by Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu.

Muslims who sight the crescent moon after sunset on Tuesday are urged to report it promptly to the Sultan through the following designated contact numbers:
– 0803 715 7100
– 0806 630 3077
– 0803 596 5322
– 0803 594 5903
– 0706 714 6900