The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has announced that the moon of Rajab has been sighted.
1 Rajab 1447 AH will begin from Monday, December 22, 2025.
The committee stated that Shab-e-Miraj will be observed on the evening of Friday, January 16, 2026.
Shab-e-Meraj is a sacred event in Islamic history when Allah Almighty miraculously summoned the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to the heavens. This night holds great importance for worship, supplication, and reflection.
The month holds particular significance for Muslims as it marks the beginning of the final spiritual approach toward Ramadan, which traditionally follows the completion of Rajab and the subsequent month of Sha’ban. With the start of this month now confirmed, the countdown to the fasting month formally begins.
If both Rajab and Sha’ban run their customary 29 to 30 days, Ramadan is expected to begin in approximately 60 to 61 days, subject to official moon sightings closer to the time.
The exact start of fasting will ultimately depend on the confirmed sighting of the Ramadan crescent by authorised religious bodies in each country.
