The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Wednesday, February 18, 2026, confirmed as the first day of the holy month.
This announcement comes from Haramain, a Saudi-based media platform, and has been echoed by Gulf neighbors Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
In Nigeria, Muslims are awaiting a declaration from the Sultan of Sokoto and Amirul Mumineen, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, to confirm the start of Ramadan locally.
