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?
- Decision type: seen
- Authority scope: ZA
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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