Shaban 1st 1447 will be Tuesday, January 20th, 2026.
The moon was sighted by our contacts in multiple locations including Atlanta and New York. Therefore, Rajab will complete 29 days and Shaban will begin after Maghrib on Monday, January 19th, 2026.
Notable dates:
The Chicago Hilal Committee will reconvene on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 (Shaban 29th) to determine the start of Ramadan 1447. Ramadan 1, 1447 will be either Wednesday, February 18th, or Thursday, February 19th.
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