Sultan declares Feb 18 start of Ramadan in Nigeria
Nigeria's Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, announced Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH. The declaration follows confirmed moon sighting reports from various locations across Nigeria, marking the beginning of Islam's holy month of fasting, prayer, and charity. Ramadan 2026 commences nationwide with dawn-to-sunset fasting, increased devotion, and community acts of generosity. The Sultanate Council's statement emphasized the religious significance of the observance as one of Islam's five pillars.
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