There have been no confirmed sightings of the crescent moon that would signal the start of Sha’aban 1446AH, according to the Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs.
This declaration, which was issued in collaboration with the National Moon Sighting Committee, is important for Muslims in the country because Sha’aban is the month before Ramadan.
“His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has accepted the report and officially declared Friday, January 31, 2025, as the first day of Sha’aban 1446AH.
“The announcement is significant for the Muslim community, as Sha’aban is the month preceding Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam.
“The declaration ensures uniformity in the Islamic calendar, guiding religious observances across Nigeria,” it added.
The Sultanate Council also urged Muslims to follow official announcements regarding Islamic dates and to prepare spiritually for the upcoming month of Ramadan.
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