Why this date?
Moonsighting Results | Start of Shabaan 1447 Assalaamu ‘Alaikum Following no confirmed reports of moon-sighting, the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has determined that Rajab 1447 ends with 30 days on Tuesday 20th January 2026. Consequently, in South Africa, the 1st day of Shabaan 1447 corresponds to Wednesday 21st January 2026, in-sha-Allah.
Source: Facebook announcement - Wifaqul Ulama South Africa
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