The President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Sultan Muhammad Abubakar ( Sultan of Sokoto) has declared Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.
The declaration was contained in a statement signed and released on Saturday by the Wazirin Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Junaidu.
The Statement reads “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.”
It was based on this development that the Sultan subsequently approved Monday, December 22, 2025, as the first day of Rajab 1447 AH.
Rajab is the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar, preceding Sha‘ban (8th) and Ramadan (9th)
It is known as one of the four sacred months during which fighting is forbidden and good deeds are magnified.
It is regarded as a significant time for spiritual preparation for Ramadan, a period for increased worship, seeking forgiveness, and reflection, leading up to the holy month.
