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

The appeal was contained in an official statement issued by the Sultanate Council of Sokoto and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu, who also chairs the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.

According to the statement, November 9 corresponds to the 29th day of Jumadal Ula 1448AH, making it the designated date for Muslims to observe the crescent and establish the beginning of the next Islamic lunar month.

Muslims who sight the crescent have been urged to report their observations to the nearest district or village head for verification and onward transmission through the traditional leadership structure.

The statement further explained that all confirmed moon-sighting reports should be communicated through the appropriate traditional authorities to the Sultan, who will take the necessary action and provide further guidance.

The Sultan’s appeal forms part of the established Islamic lunar calendar process, under which the beginning of a new month is determined through crescent-moon observation and the appropriate religious authority’s announcement.

The outcome of the exercise will determine the commencement of Jumada Assaniya 1448AH across Nigeria, subject to the confirmation and official announcement by the Sultanate Council.

Muslims have therefore been encouraged to participate in the exercise and ensure that any genuine sighting is promptly reported through the designated traditional channels.

Sultan of Sokoto Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar urges Muslims across Nigeria to sight the Jumada Assaniya 1448AH crescent on Monday, November 9, 2026, and report confirmed sightings through traditional authorities.