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

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

Markazi Hilal Committee India
Major Indian moon sighting body

Explanation

According to Markazi Hilal Committee India, the crescent moon was not sighted, and the previous Hijri month was completed as thirty days.

Accordingly, Wednesday, 21 January 2026 was declared as the first day of Shaban.

وضاحت (Urdu)

مرکزی ہلال کمیٹی ہند کے مطابق چاند نظر نہیں آیا، جس کے باعث گزشتہ مہینہ تیس دن مکمل کیا گیا۔

لہٰذا بدھ، 21 جنوری، 2026 کو شعبان 1447 ہجری کا پہلا دن قرار دیا گیا۔

How was this date determined?

Decision type: not_seen
Authority scope: IN

Official announcement (original text)

Assalaamu Alaikum.
*ANDHRA PRADESH MARKAZI ROYAT -E- HILAL COMMITTEE.*
(Head Office Kadapa) ka Elaan
❌ *CHAND NAZAR NAHI AAYA* ❌
Aaj 19-01-2026 Monday ko KADAPA ANDHRA PRADESH aur INDIA me *CHAND Nazar Nahi Aaya.*
Lihaaza kal Tuesday ko Rajab ki 30 Taareekh hogi
Aur Inn Shaa ALLAH
*WEDNESDAY 21-01-2026* ko *SHABAN - UL MUAZZAM -1447 Hijri* ki 1st Taareekh hogi.
Note:
Aur Inn Shaa ALLAAH
03-02-2026 TUESDAY ko *SHAB-E-BARA'AT* hogi

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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