Why does Shaban 1447 start on 2026-01-21?

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

Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK)
UK-based moonsighting authority. Uses local visual sightings (with optical aid) and publishes verified hilal reports.

Explanation

According to Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK), the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shaban was sighted based on verified reports.

As a result, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 was declared as the first day of Shaban.

How was this date determined?

Official announcement (original text)

On Tuesday, 20th January 2026 (29th Rajab 1447 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1447 was sighted in the UK (Local) according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rajab 1447 AH will have 29 days and Shaban 1447 AH will start on Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (making 15 Shaban 1447 fall on the night of 3rd February 2026), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (20/01/2026 19:50 GMT).

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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