Fatwa Declares Muharram Starts Tuesday

The Egyptian Dar al-Iftaa announced that the Islamic New Year (Hijri 1st of Muharram, 1448 AH) will begin on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, following the verified sighting of the moon’s crescent by religious and scientific committees. This announcement was made based on the lunar sighting conducted after sunset on Monday, 29 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, corresponding to June 15, 2026. The institution also extended its congratulations to President Sisi, the Egyptian people, Arabs, and Muslims on this occasion.

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