Why does Ramadan 1447 start on 2026-02-19?

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 was not sighted, and the previous Hijri month was completed as thirty days.

Accordingly, Thursday, 19 February 2026 was declared as the first day of Ramadan.

التوضيح (Arabic)

أعلنت دار الإفتاء المصرية عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال، وبذلك تم إتمام الشهر السابق ثلاثين يومًا.

وعليه، فإن يوم الخميس، ١٩ فبراير ٢٠٢٦ هو أول أيام شهر رمضان ١٤٤٧ هـ.

How was this date determined?

Decision type: not_seen
Authority scope: EG

Official announcement (original text)

The Begining of the Month of #Ramadan in Egypt 🌙
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta has announced that Thursday, February 19, 2026, will be the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan 1447 A.H
May Allah accept your fasting, prayers and good deeds. 🌟

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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