Ramadan 2026 Begins Feb. 17. See Events Happening in Reno

When Ramadan begins and how exactly it is decided

Ramadan 2026 begins Feb. 17. See events happening in Reno

Ramadan begins the evening of Feb. 17, 2026. Here’s what to know about the Muslim holy month and events planned in Reno.

Sultan Asks Muslims To Begin Ramadan Moon Sighting On Tuesday

From Salim Ashir Mahuta, Sokoto Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslim faithful across the country to begin sighting the new moon of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. In a statement signed by Wazirin Sokoto and Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, the monarch said “Muslims are requeste…

Sultan Urges Muslims to Search for Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday

The Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), has called on Muslims across Nigeria to begin the search for the new crescent of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening.In an official statement issued by the NSCIA, the Sultan urged Muslim faithful to look for the moon immediately after sunset, explaining that the confirmed sighting of the crescent will signal th…

Sultan Of Sokoto Directs Muslims To Begin Ramadan Moon Sighting On Tuesday

The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, has directed Muslims across Nigeria to begin sighting the new crescent moon marking the commencement of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Breaking: NSCIA announces commencement of Ramadan 2026

The NSCIA has announced the commencement of the 2026 Ramadan and sent an important message to Nigerians Muslims as preparation for the holy month begins.