SOKOTO — The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has formally called on Muslims across the country to look out for the new crescent moon of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH.
The moon-sighting exercise is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2026, which corresponds mathematically to the 29th day of the preceding Islamic month of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH.
Established Reporting Channels
In an official statement released by the Sultanate Council and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu—who doubles as the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs—the leadership emphasized a structured protocol for reporting verified sightings.
Muslim faithful who successfully spot the crescent are advised to follow these reporting procedures:
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- First Point of Contact: Promptly notify the nearest Village Head or District Head.
- Traditional Escalation: The local authority will transmit the verified account through official traditional command channels to the Sultan.
- Final Proclamation: His Eminence will evaluate the reports for official announcement and necessary validation across the nation.
Significance in the Islamic Calendar
Jumada Assaniya, frequently referred to as Jumada al-Thani or Jumada al-Akhirah, represents the sixth month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Monitoring the sighting of the new crescent at the close of every 29th day remains a foundational pillar for maintaining accurate lunar chronology and ensuring alignment for Islamic activities nationwide.
Concluding the broadcast, the council offered prayers for the Muslim ummah, asking for divine strength, vigilance, and spiritual commitment in fulfilling the sacred duty.