Safar 1, 1438 is Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
There were multiple authentic sightings reported in Texas, the Caribbean and Chile on Monday, October 31, 2016 (Muharram 29, 1438). Consequently, Muharram will complete 29 days and Safar will begin at Maghrib on Monday October 31, 2016. The 1st of Safar is Tuesday, November 1, 2016.
The Chicago Hilal Committee will meet next month on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 to determine the start of Rabi al-Awwal 1438, inshaAllah.
Wassalamu Alaykum
The Chicago Hilal Committee
10.31.2016
