NSCIA announces search for new moon to begin Ramadan
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 16/02/2026
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has announced that Muslims in Nigeria will be searching for the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Ramadan 1447 A.H. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. If sighted, Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026; otherwise, it will start on Thursday, February 19, 2026.In a statement, NSCIA Secretary-General Prof. Is-haq Oloyede expressed concern over the challenges faced by Muslims in Nigeria, citing “heightened Islamophobic hysteria, insecurity, and perceived media bias against Muslims.”“The media have consistently failed to (…)
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