The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across Nigeria to look out for the new crescent of Jumada Assaniya 1448AH on Monday, November 9, 2026.

The call was contained in a statement issued by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who is also the Chairman of the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.

According to the statement, November 9 corresponds to the 29th day of Jumadal Ula 1448AH in the Islamic lunar calendar.

The Sultan urged Muslims across the country to observe the sky for the new crescent and report any confirmed sighting to the nearest District or Village Head.

The statement further directed that all reports of moon sightings should be communicated through the traditional authorities to the Sultan for onward communication and necessary action.

The announcement forms part of the established process for determining the commencement of a new Islamic lunar month in Nigeria, with the Sultan serving as the country’s recognised authority on official moon sighting announcements.