The Hijri Calendar is a lunar one, meaning that months begin when the first crescent of a new moon is sighted.
And since this type of calendars is 11 to 12 days shorter than the solar year, Rabi’ At-thani and all Hijri months migrate throughout the seasons.
“The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on November 4, 2021 (Thursday) at 21:15 UT,” Moonsighting.com reported.
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“On that day, the moon cannot be seen anywhere. On November 5, the moon can be seen in parts of Africa and Westward, on November 6, it is visible in the whole world.”
November 5, 2021 (Friday)
November 6, 2021 (Saturday)
This means that Saturday is considered to be the beginning of Rabi’ At-thani, the fourth month on the Islamic calendar.
May Allah bless all your days and months.
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