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4th Hijri Month: When Is Rabi’ Al-Thani 1444?

Rabi’ Al-Thani, the 4th month in the Hijri calendar, is expected to start on Wednesday, October 26, according to astronomical calculations.

“The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on October 25, 2022 (Tuesday) at 10:49 UT. On October 25, the moon can not be seen any where, except that there is a small chance of seeing it in Polynesian Islands,” Moonsighting.com reported.

“On October 26, the moon can be seen in Wsetern Australia, Africa and Americas. In Europe, it may not be seen until October 27.”

A solar eclipse on Monday will coincide with the birth of the new crescent moon of Rabi’ al-Thani (the fourth month of the Islamic year) for the year 1444 AH.

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.

 

SOURCE: https://aboutislam.net/muslim-issues/science-muslim-issues/4th-hijri-month-when-is-rabi-al-thani-1444/