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

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 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.

How was this date determined?

Official announcement (original text)



Hilāl Announcement

There being NO confirmed reports of Moonsighting, Wifaqul Ulama SA has determined the 1st of Shawwaal 1447 in South Africa to be on Saturday (21 March 2026).

Eid ul Fitr will thus correspond to Saturday (21 March 2026).

Jazākallāhu Khaira

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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