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As Nigeria enters Ramadan with lectures and charitable activities, a deadly stampede during alms distribution in Katsina State claims four lives, exposing critical safety gaps in religious gatherings.
The Sultan of Sokoto has officially announced that Ramadan will commence on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following the sighting of the new moon, marking the beginning of Islam's holiest month for millions of Nigerian Muslims.
The sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia on February 17 signals the beginning of Ramadan 2026, prompting spiritual reflection and charitable initiatives across the Islamic world and Nigeria's Muslim communities.
In a rare convergence of religious calendars, Muslims worldwide begin Ramadan 2026 on Wednesday, February 18, the same day Christians commence Lent with Ash Wednesday—a coincidence highlighting the shared spiritual discipline of fasting across faiths.