Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, will be the first day of Safar 1448AH, following the non-sighting of the crescent moon across Nigeria.
Sultan of Sokoto, Emin Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, declared Thursday, July 16, 2026, as the first day of Safar 1448AH after confirming no sighting of the moon across Nigeria. This announcement was made following reports from various state moon sighting committees.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, announced that Thursday, July 16, 2026, will be the first day of Safar 1448AH, following the failure to sight the new crescent moon across Nigeria.
