Ministry of Religious Affairs Announces Date for Ramadan Moon Sighting

The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments announced on Sunday that the first day of the month of Shaban 1447 AH will be Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

In a statement, the Ministry explained that the “Night of Doubt” to observe the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1447 AH / 2026 AD will be on Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026.

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