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Astronomy Institute Sets Rabi'al-Awwal Start
The article discusses the announcement of the National Institute for Astronomical and Geophysical Research regarding the beginning of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH, based on astronomical calculations that determine the time of the conjunction and the appearance of the new moon. It explains that the Rabi' al-Awwal moon will be born immediately after the conjunction at 8:38 PM Cairo time on Wednesday, August 12, 2026—that is, the day of moon sighting. The article notes that the moon will not be visible at sunset on that day in most areas, as it will set approximately 5 minutes before sunset in Mecca and about 3 minutes before sunset in Cairo, necessitating waiting for the legitimate sighting. Based on the calculations, the Islamic month is expected to begin astronomically on Friday, August 14, 2026. The Prophet’s birthday (Mawlid) is likely to be observed on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, pending an official announcement from the Egyptian Dar al-Ifta.
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