Safar 1448 AH Begins on Thursday, Confirms Sharjah Astronomy Centre

Jul 13, 2026

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Jul 13, 2026 15:30

Safar to begin on Thursday, Sharjah astronomy centre says

## New Islamic Month Starts

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology has announced that the Islamic month of Safar 1448 AH will commence on Thursday, July 16. This decision is based on astronomical calculations indicating that the crescent moon will not be visible on Tuesday evening.

## Muharram Completes 30 Days

As the crescent moon is not expected to be seen on Tuesday, the current month of Muharram will complete a full 30 days. The astronomical conjunction is set to occur at 2:30 PM UAE time on Tuesday, but the crescent will only be four hours and 42 minutes old by sunset, making it impossible to view.

## Crescent Visibility

The crescent is anticipated to be visible on Wednesday evening, July 15, allowing for the start of Safar on Thursday. The crescent's altitude and elongation on Tuesday do not meet the necessary conditions for sighting, even with advanced technology.

## Importance of Crescent Sighting

Safar is the second month in the Islamic lunar calendar, and like all Islamic months, its beginning is traditionally determined by the sighting of the new crescent moon. However, astronomical predictions are increasingly used to estimate the start of the month.

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