Sultan directs Muslims to sight the Jumada Assaniya moon on Monday

Author: Musa UbandawakiPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria

Society & Lifestyle

Sultan directs Muslims to sight the Jumada Assaniya moon on Monday

The Sokoto Sultanate Council has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look for the new crescent of Jumada Assaniya 1448 AH after sunset on Monday, November 9, 2026. The council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs said the date is the 29th day of Jumada al-Ula. Anyone who sights the crescent should report it to a District or Village Head for transmission to Sultan Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar. The Sultan will announce the start of the new Islamic month after receiving credible reports.

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