The Sultanate Council of Sokoto has announced that Muslims in Nigeria will begin the Ramadan fast on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
In a statement released on Tuesday night, the palace of the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, confirmed that reports of the sighting of the new moon were received from different parts of the country.
According to the statement, the confirmed moon sighting marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, a sacred period during which Muslims around the world observe fasting as one of the five pillars of Islam.
“Reports of the sighting of the moon were received from various locations across the country,” the statement said.
Based on the verified reports, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, has been declared as the first day of Ramadan 1447AH in Nigeria.
Ramadan is a significant month in Islam, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, engage in increased prayers, and perform acts of charity and devotion.
