Shaban 1, 1434 will be Monday, June 10, 2013. There were no authentic sighting reports on Saturday, June 8, 2013 (Rajab 29, 1434). As such, Rajab will complete its cycle of 30 days and Shaban will begin at Maghrib on Sunday, June 9, 2013. The 1st of Shaban 1434 will be on Monday, June 10, 2013.

The Chicago Hilal Committee will meet on Monday, July 8, 2013 (Shaban 29, 1434) to determine the start of Ramadan. Ramadan 1434 will start on either Tuesday, July 9th or Wednesday, July 10th.