Egypt's Dar Al-Ifta sought the crescent of the month of Ramadan 1447 AH after sunset today, Tuesday 29 Shaaban 1447 AH, corresponding to 17 February 2026, through its Sharia and scientific committees spread across the country.
Dr. Nazir Ayyad, the Grand Mufti of Egypt, announced that, based on the results of this correct Sharia-compliant visual sighting, it has been established that the crescent of Ramadan 1447 AH was not sighted. Accordingly, tomorrow, Wednesday 18 February 2026, completes the month of Shaaban 1447 AH, and Thursday 19 February 2026 is the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH, according to the Egyptian Dar Al-Ifta website.
