The crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Wednesday, February 18, 2026, confirmed as the first day of the holy month.
The moon was spotted in Hawtat Sudair and Tumair, Al-Majma’ah Governorate, with favorable weather conditions.
Meanwhile, Muslims in Nigeria are expected to wait for a declaration on the commencement of Ramadan in the country from the Sultan of Sokoto and Amirul Mumineen, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the holiest month of the year.
It commemorates the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Mohammed.
