Ramadan Starts in Nigeria On Wednesday - Sultanate Council
The Sultanate Council in Nigeria has declared that Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the sighting of the new moon.
Ramadan: Sultan directs moon sighting Tuesday
The Sultan of Sokoto has called on Muslims in Nigeria to search for the new moon of Ramadan on February 17, 2026, and report sightings to the Sultanate Council.