When is 1 Sha’ban 1446 AH?

Crescent moon visibility map for the month of Sha'ban 1446 AH.

The eighth month of the hijri calendar this year, Sha’ban 1446 AH, is around the corner. The conjunction of the moon on Wednesday, 29 January 2025 CE at 12:36 UTC will kick-off the new hijri month. However, on the evening at that day, the crescent moon – or hilal – will not be visible in … Read more

When does the Month of Sha’ban 1441 AH (2020 AD) Start?

Crescent moon visibility map for Sha'ban 1441 AH (2020 AD) on the evening of Wednesday, 25 March 2020.

The islamic month of Sha’ban 1441 AH is marked by the geocentric moon conjunction on Tuesday, 24 March 2020 at 09:28 UTC. On the evening of that Tuesday, the moon is already above the horizon in some places in the west part of the world, however the crescent moon (hilaal) will not be easily visible … Read more