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

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

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan
Official moon sighting committee of Pakistan

Explanation

According to Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan, 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)

رویتِ ہلال کمیٹی پاکستان 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?

Official announcement (original text)

⚡️ حکومتِ پاکستان نے شوال 1447ھ کے حوالے سے باضابطہ نوٹیفکیشن جاری کر دیا، مرکزی رویت ہلال کمیٹی کے مطابق کوئی معتبر شرعی شہادت موصول نہیں ہوئی۔

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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