Rajab 1446 Begins January 1, 2025: Key Dates for Ramadan Preparation

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As Ramadan approaches, the Islamic community turns its focus to the month of Rajab, which is the seventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The month of Rajab for the year 1446 is expected to begin on January 1, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent moon. The crescent moon sighting is crucial as it marks the beginning of the Hijri months, and the public's interest peaks during Rajab and Sha'ban, leading up to Ramadan. The determination of the Hijri months relies on the sighting of the new crescent moon, which occurs after sunset. The moment of conjunction, when the Moon aligns with the Sun, is used by jurists and astronomers to predict the lunar month. For 2025, the moment of conjunction will occur on December 31, 2024, at 01:27 AM Doha time, making January 1 the likely start of Rajab in several countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco.