By RismadarVoice Media
December 21, 2025
Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Abubakar, has announced Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.
The declaration was contained in a statement released on Saturday and signed by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu.
According to the statement, “The Sultanate Council Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, in conjunction with the National Moon Sighting Committee, did not receive any report from various moon sighting committees across the country, confirming the sighting of the crescent of Rajab 1447 AH on Saturday, 20th December, 2025, equivalent to 29th Jumada Assaniya 1447 AH. Therefore, Sunday, 21st December, 2025, will be 30th Jumada Assaniya, 1447 AH.”
Based on this observation, the Sultan approved Monday, December 22, 2025, as the commencement of Rajab 1447 AH.
Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar, preceding Sha‘ban (the 8th month) and Ramadan (the 9th month). It is recognized as one of the four sacred months in Islam, during which fighting is forbidden and good deeds are considered more rewarding.
The month of Rajab is traditionally regarded as a period for spiritual preparation ahead of Ramadan, encouraging increased worship, reflection, seeking forgiveness, good deeds in anticipation of the holy month.
