Calendar · 1448 H

Saudi Arabia announced Friday 14 Aug 2026 as 1 Rabi' al-Awwal on the 13 Aug evening sighting; the UK New Crescent Society reported the moon not seen and began 15 Aug, recorded here as a dispute. x

Testimonies · 2

1. Saudi Arabia

   Evening of 2026-08-13

   seen by unknown · verified

   Witness: Saudi authorities

   Official announcement: Friday 14 Aug 2026 is 1 Rabi' al-Awwal 1448.

2. United Kingdom

   Evening of 2026-08-13

   not seen by naked eye · verified

   Witness: New Crescent Society

   Moon for Rabi al-Awwal not seen in the British Isles; local start 15 Aug. Kept as dispute.

References · 3

• The Crescent Moon of the Month of Rabi al-Awwal, 1448 A.H. — Imam-US

  Rabi al-Awwal 1448 begins Friday, August 14, 2026, for all regions on and south of the visibility line.

• Rabi' al-Awwal 1448 AH Alert — Central Hilal Committee

  Please make an effort to sight the Hilal on Thursday, August 13, 2026, for the month of Rabi' al-Awwal 1448.

• Moon for Rabi al-Awwal not seen — New Crescent Society

  Moon for Rabi al-Awwal not seen; 1 Rabi al-Awwal 1448 AH = Saturday 15 August 2026.

Next moon watching: 2026-09-11