News
Sultan Urges Muslims to Sight Jumadal Ula Crescent Today
Reading in data-saving mode. Read full article from This Day website.
Published 10/10/2026 10:10:05 PM
Sultan Urges Muslims to Sight Jumadal Ula Crescent Today – THISDAYLIVE
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has called on Muslims across the country to begin preparations for the sighting of the new crescent moon of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH today, October 11, 2026.
The directive, which underscored the importance of the Islamic lunar calendar in determining religious dates, was conveyed in a statement issued yesterday by the Wazirin Sokoto, by the Chairman of the Sultanate Council’s Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Professor Sambo Wali Junaidu.
According to the statement, Sunday, October 11, corresponds to the 29th day of Rabi’us Thani 1448 AH and has been designated for the nationwide moon-sighting exercise to determine the commencement of the Islamic month of Jumadal Ula.
The Sultan urged Muslims in all parts of Nigeria to actively participate in the exercise by observing the western horizon after sunset for any possible sighting of the new crescent.
The statement further directed anyone who successfully sights the crescent to promptly report the observation to the nearest district head or village head for onward communication to the Sultan.
The directive is in line with the established Islamic tradition of relying on the sighting of the new moon to determine the beginning of lunar months, subject to the appropriate religious authorities’ confirmation.
Muslims who observe the crescent are expected to provide accurate information through the recognised traditional and religious leadership structures to facilitate the verification and official announcement of the outcome.
The Sultan, as the nation’s leading traditional Islamic authority and President-General of the NSCIA, plays a central role in coordinating moon-sighting announcements that guide Muslims across the country in observing the Islamic calendar.
He called for cooperation among Islamic scholars, traditional rulers, community leaders and the wider Muslim population to ensure a credible and orderly reporting process.
The Sultan urged the Muslim faithful to remain attentive to official communication following the exercise, as the outcome of the sighting will determine the commencement of Jumadal Ula 1448 AH.
§
Jobberman Nigeria, Nigeria’s leading career development and recruitment solutions company, has launched ‘Her Next Move’, a campaign designed to empower young Nigerian women with practical skills and confidence to pursue career opportunities and participate more fully in the workforce.
Through free online training, the initiative supports women aged 18 to 35 as they prepare to enter the workplace, advance into better roles or explore freelance and gig work.
Built around the message ‘Your Future. Your Skills. Your Move’, the campaign places female inclusion at the centre of career development, encouraging women to take an active role in shaping their professional futures. It connects the ambition to progress with an accessible starting point: learning skills that can help women prepare for their next opportunity.
‘Her Next Move’ recognises that career progress looks different for every woman. For a graduate, it may mean preparing for a first job. For a woman already working, it may involve developing the skills to take on greater responsibility or pursue a new role. For another, it may mean understanding how to navigate freelance work and participate in the global gig economy. The campaign brings these aspirations together through a shared emphasis on learning, preparation and action.
This Initiative by Jobberman in partnership with Mastercard Foundation promotes two courses: Jobberman Soft Skills Training and Becoming a Successful Global Gig Worker. Both courses are free, with a free certificate upon successful completion.
Jobberman Soft Skills Training focuses on workplace readiness, helping participants build the professional skills needed to navigate work and prepare for career progression. Becoming a Successful Global Gig Worker introduces participants to the demands and opportunities of freelance and gig work, supporting women interested in exploring career paths beyond traditional employment.
By making the training and certification available at no cost, ‘Her Next Move’ reduces the financial barrier to participation and encourages more young women to invest in their professional development. Its focus extends from raising awareness of learning opportunities to helping participants follow through and complete their chosen course.
To bring the campaign to life, Jobberman is working with young creators who are sharing personal stories about ambition, career transitions and the role of learning in their journeys. Through videos, social media posts and follow-up conversations, the creators encourage young women to reflect on their own goals and identify the practical steps they can take towards them.
These stories are intended to make career development relatable, connecting everyday aspirations with opportunities to learn. Across the campaign, the question “What is your next move?” invites women to define progress for themselves and begin preparing for it.
‘Her Next Move’ reinforces Jobberman’s and Mastercard Foundation’s commitment to supporting career development and expanding access to learning for young Nigerian women. By combining free skills training with relatable storytelling and encouragement to take action, the campaign seeks to help more women feel prepared to pursue their ambitions.
