Shaban 1st 1444 will be Tuesday, February 21st. The moon was sighted by our contacts in San Diego and Los Angeles, CA. Therefore, Rajab will complete 29 days and Shaban will begin after Maghrib on Monday February 20th.
The Chicago Hilal Committee will convene on Tuesday, March 21st to determine the start of Ramadan 1444.
Notable dates:
| Night of Nisful Shaban | Monday March 6th |
| 1st of Ramadan | Wednesday March 22 OR Thursday March 23 |
| 1st Tarawih Prayer | Tuesday March 21 OR Wednesday March 22 |
