Rabi’ Al-Thani, the 4th month in the Hijri calendar, is expected to start on Monday, October 16, according to astronomical calculations.
“The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on October 14, 2023 (Saturday) at 17:55 UT. On that day, the moon can not be seen any where,” Moonsighting.com reported.
Moreover, “on October 15, the moon can be seen in Southern Africa with difficulty, but can be seen easily in South America. On October 16, it is visible in the whole world.”
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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.
May Allah bless all your days and months.
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