21 Feb, 09:07 (IST)

While there is no official confirmation of sighting of the moon, government-related authorities in Saudi Arabia and UAE have specified February 21 as the first day of Shaban 2023. A section of Muslims in UK and America also follow Saudi Arabia's calendar. So, they will start Shaban 2023 from February 21. Based on the beginning of Shaban, tentative dates for Ramadan 2023 have been determined. Ramadan 2023 is likely to begin either from March 22 or March 23 in Saudi Arabia and UAE.However, the moon was not sighted in South Africa. Therefore, Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has announced that Shabaan month will begin from February 22. Ramadan 2023 tentative dates for South Africa would be March 23 and March 24.

20 Feb, 21:25 (IST)

The Shaban 1444 moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, the ongoing month of Rajab ends now and Shabaan 2023 begins from February 21.

20 Feb, 18:58 (IST)

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Omar and some other countries are expected to make final announcement on the Shaban 1444 moon sighting soon. Stay connected with us for the live news updates.

20 Feb, 18:50 (IST)

Ruet-e-Hilal committees in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will assemble tomorrow (February 21) for the Shaban moon sighting. However, in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and some other countries, the moon sighting is being held this evening.

20 Feb, 18:08 (IST)

Different countries will soon make final announcement on the Shaban 1444 moon sighting. If the moon is sighted this evening, the ongoing Rajab month will end and Shaban 1444 shall begin from February 21. If the moon is not sighted, Rajab will complete 30 days on February 21. In this case, Shaban shall start from February 22. Stay here for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting live news updates.

20 Feb, 17:04 (IST)

Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries will meet for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting today. We will first hear from Malaysia and Indonesia about the Shaban crescent 1444. Stay here with us for live news updates.

Riyadh, February 20: Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia, South Africa and other countries will assemble for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting today. The moon sighting will mark end of ongoing Rajab month and beginning of Shaban 1444, also spelt as Shaaban and Shabaan. With the commencement of Shaban, countdown to Ramadan 2023 shall also begin. Stay here to catch Shaban 2023 moon sighting live news updates from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Indonesia, Malaysia and other countries.

Islamic calendar is based on based on lunar cycle. Therefore, an Islamic month lasts either 29 or 30 days. The beginning of a new month is determined after sighting of the moon. If the moon is sighted on 29th day of an ongoing month, a new month begins from the next day. If the moon is not sighted on 29th day, the ongoing month completes 30 days. In this case, a new month begins when the ongoing month completes 30 days. Islamic Calendar 2023: From Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr and Bakrid, List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.

Shaban 2023 Date:

Today (February 20) is 29th of Rajab month in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Indonesia, Qatar, Malaysia, South Africa and some other countries. In these countries, moon-sighting committees will assemble this evening for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting. If the moon is sighted this evening, Rajab month will end and the month of Shaban 1444 shall begin from February 21. If the moon is not sighted, Rajab will complete 30 days on February 21. In this case, Shaban shall start from February 22. Stay connected with us to get Shaban 2023 moon sighting live news updates from different countries. List of Long Weekends in 2023 in India: Get New Year Calendar With Holiday Dates To Make the Most of Your Vacations.

Ramadan 2023 Date:

The start of Shaban month will determine tentative dates for Ramadan 2023. As per astronomical calculations, Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other countries in the Middle East is likely to begin from March 23 this year.