The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the First Day of Rajab 1447AH.

Sokoto, Nigeria – December 21, 2025

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

According to the statement, the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, did not receive any report confirming the sighting of the crescent moon of Rajab from any part of the country on Saturday, December 20, 2025.

The date corresponded with the 29th day of Jumada Assaniya 1447AH in the Islamic calendar.
As a result, Sunday, December 21, 2025, was declared the 30th day of Jumada Assaniya 1447AH.

Following this determination, the Sultan of Sokoto subsequently approved Monday, December 22, 2025, as the First Day of Rajab 1447AH for Muslims across Nigeria.

The announcement marks the beginning of the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar, a period of spiritual significance for the Muslim faithful.