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

This Hijri date is based on the official moon sighting announcement in ZA.

Wifaqul Ulama of South Africa
National body coordinating moon sighting announcements in South Africa.

Explanation

According to Wifaqul Ulama of South Africa, the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan was sighted based on verified reports.

As a result, Thursday, 19 February 2026 was declared as the first day of Ramadan.

How was this date determined?

Official announcement (original text)

Subsequent to confirmed reports of Moonsighting, Wifaqul Ulama SA has determined that the 1st of Ramadhaan 1447 in South Africa will be on Thursday (19 February 2026).

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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