The sighting for the start of the month of Shabaan 1447, shall be on Mon 19 Jan 2026.

If sighted, 1st Shabaan 1447 will be on Tue 20th Jan 2026.

Otherwise, Rajab 1447 will last 30 days, with 1st Shabaan 1447 falling on Wed 21st Jan 2026, in-sha-Allah.

Below are data for the sighting of the crescent in Durban, Johannesburg and Cape Town.