Saudi Supreme Courtroom Broadcasts Official Ramadan Moon Sighting Date
The Supreme Courtroom of Saudi Arabia has requested Muslims throughout the Kingdom to search for the Ramadan crescent moon on the night of Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
In response to the Umm Al-Qura calendar, this date corresponds to 29 Shaaban 1447 AH.
Official announcement
The courtroom defined that an earlier ruling, Supreme Courtroom Decision No. (203/AH) dated 29 Rajab 1447 AH, confirmed that 1 Shaaban 1447 AH (20 January 2026) was the beginning of the month of Shaaban. Primarily based on that call, the courtroom is now calling on Muslims to test for the crescent moon that alerts the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Methods to report a sighting
The Supreme Courtroom requested that anybody who sees the crescent moon:
➤ With the bare eye, or
➤ Utilizing binoculars
Anybody who witnesses the occasion ought to report it to the closest courtroom and formally report their testimony. People may also attain out to the closest administrative middle for help in attending to a courtroom.
Name for public participation
The courtroom inspired certified observers to participate in moon sighting committees organized throughout the Kingdom. It mentioned participation brings non secular reward and advantages all Muslims, because it helps cooperation in righteousness and public service.
See Additionally: Saudi Arabia points warning on go to visa overstayThe announcement emphasised the significance of group involvement to precisely verify the start of Ramadan.
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