Why does Muharram 1447 start on 2025-06-26?
This Hijri date is based on the official moon sighting announcement in
EG.
Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah
Official Egyptian authority using astronomical calculation with sighting confirmation
Explanation
According to Dar al-Ifta al-Misriyyah, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Muharram was sighted based on verified reports.
As a result, Thursday, 26 June 2025 was declared as the first day of Muharram.
التوضيح (Arabic)
أعلنت دار الإفتاء المصرية ثبوت هلال شهر محرم ١٤٤٧ هـ بعد تحقق رؤية الهلال.
وعليه، فإن يوم الخميس، ٢٦ يونيو ٢٠٢٥ هو أول أيام شهر محرم ١٤٤٧ هـ.
How was this date determined?
- Decision type: seen
- Authority scope: EG
Official announcement (original text)
Egypt’s Dar Al-Ifta announced Thursday, June 26, 2025, is the first day of Muharram 1447 AH
Why dates may differ
Hijri months are determined by moon sighting practices, which may vary
between countries and authorities. Alhabib reports official announcements
without issuing religious rulings.
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