These dates are calculated, not announced. The Islamic month begins when the new moon is sighted, which can fall a day before or after the arithmetic. Your local moon-sighting committee's announcement is what counts — treat this as a plan, not a ruling.
15 Shaban, observed across South Asia and Turkey with night prayer and visiting graves. The practice is followed by many and disputed by others.
The years ahead
| Date | Hijri | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2 February 2026 | 15 Shaban 1447 | Monday |
| 12 January 2028 | 15 Shaban 1449 | Wednesday |
| 21 December 2029 | 15 Shaban 1451 | Friday |
| 10 December 2030 | 15 Shaban 1452 | Tuesday |
| 29 November 2031 | 15 Shaban 1453 | Saturday |
| 18 November 2032 | 15 Shaban 1454 | Thursday |
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