Why does Shawwal 1447 start on 2026-03-21?

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, Saturday, 21 March 2026 was declared as the first day of Shawwal.

وضاحت (Urdu)

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

لہٰذا ہفتہ، 21 مارچ، 2026 کو شوال 1447 ہجری کا پہلا دن قرار دیا گیا۔

How was this date determined?

Decision type: not_seen
Authority scope: IN

Official announcement (original text)

Delhi: Mufti Adil of the Ru’yat-e-Hilal Committee at Jama Masjid says, "A meeting was just held, and since the moon was not sighted anywhere in India today, tomorrow will be the 30th fast, and the day after tomorrow will be Eid."

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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