21 Feb, 22:24 (IST)

It is now confirmed that the moon was sighted in many parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh this evening. Subsequently, Ruet-e-Hilal committees have declared that Shaban 2023 would begin from February 22. Shab-e-Barat will be observed from evening of March 7 and end on March 8. The official holiday, if announced, would be on March 8.We are now closing this live blog. Thank you for staying with us. Visit Latestly.com for all types of latest news and updates.

21 Feb, 19:27 (IST)

The moon has been sighted in many parts of India and Pakistan. Subsequently, Ruet-e-Hilal committees in India and Pakistan have announced that Shaban 2023 would begin from February 22. Shab-e-Barat will be observed from evening of March 7. An announcement on the Shabaan moon sighting from Bangladesh is awaited.

21 Feb, 19:20 (IST)

The moon has been sighted in several parts of India. Therefore, the Islamic month of Shaban 2023 will begin from February 22. With the beginning of Shaban 1444, Shab-e-Barat 2023 date in India has also been decided. Shab-e-Barat will start from evening of March 7.

21 Feb, 19:12 (IST)

The moon has been sighted in Pakistan. Hence, Shaban 2023 will begin from February 22. Shab-e-Barat would begin from the evening of March 7.

21 Feb, 19:05 (IST)

Maghrib prayers are done. We will soon hear from Ruet-e-Hilal committees in different parts of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh about the Shaban moon sighting. Stay with us for live news updates.

21 Feb, 18:19 (IST)

Maghrib prayers will be performed shortly. Ruet-e-Hilal committees in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will make a final announcement on Shaban moon sighting after Maghrib prayers. Stay here for live news updates.

21 Feb, 16:50 (IST)

The sun is about to set. Soon, Ruet-e-Hilal committees in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will meet for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting. Stay here with us to get live news updates on the final Shabaan 1444 moon sighting announcement.

21 Feb, 16:23 (IST)

The moon has been sighted in Brisbane. Therefore, the month of Shaban or Shabaan 1444 would begin from February 22, Dr Shabbir Ahmed, Coordinator of Moonsighting Australia, has announced.

21 Feb, 16:11 (IST)

The moon has been sighted in Brisbane, Australia.

21 Feb, 16:08 (IST)

A moonsighting panel will soon make the final announcement on the Shaban moon sighting in Australia. Stay here for the Shabaan moon sighting live news updates.

New Delhi, February 21: Ruet-e-Hilal committees in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia will assemble today for the Shaban 2023 moon sighting. The moon sighting will not only mark the beginning of Shaban, also spelt as Shaaban and Shabaan, but also set countdown to Ramadan 2023, the holy month of fasting. We will first get updates on the Shaban moon sighting from Australia. Stay here with us to get Shaban 2023 moon sighting live news updates from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia.

Muslims follow lunar-based calendar wherein a month a month lasts either 29 or 30 days. They look for the new moon on 29th of each month. If the moon is sighted on 29th day of an ongoing month, that month ends and a new month begins from the next day. If the crescent is not sighted on 29th day, a new month then starts when the ongoing month completes 30 days. Ramadan 2023 Date: Countdown To Holy Month of Fasting Begins, Know Tentative Dates for Ramzan in Saudi Arabia and UAE Here.

Shaban 2023 Date:

For Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Australia, today (February 21) marks 29th of Rajab, the month before Shaban. If the moon is sighted this evening, Rajab month will end and Shaban 2023 shall begin from February 22. If the crescent is not sighted, Rajab will complete 30 days on February 22. Subsequently, Shaban 1444 shall start from February 23.  Islamic Calendar 2023: From Ramadan to Eid al-Fitr and Bakrid, List of Muslim Festivals, Events, Holidays and Their Georgian and Hijri Dates.

Ramadan 2023 Date:

Based on the beginning of Shaban month, Muslims will determine the tentative dates for Ramadan 2023. If Shaban begins from February 22, tentative dates for Ramadan 2023 would be March 23 and March 24. However, Ramadan might either start from March 24 or March 25 in case Shaban commences from February 23.