Safar 1, 1445 will be Friday, August 18th 2023.
The Chicago Hilal Committee did not receive any reports of the moon being sighted on Wednesday, August 16th (Muharram 29th, 1445)
Therefore, Muharram will complete its cycle of 30 days, and Safar 1, 1445 will be Friday, August 18th 2023.
Wassalamu Alaykum
The Chicago Hilal Committee
08.16.23
