Hilal Statement : Mahe Rajab 1437AH

The next new moon occurs on Thursday, 7 April, 2016, at 12:23 BST. On this day it will not be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.

On Friday, 8 April, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe.

For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1 Rajab, 1437AH, to be on Saturday, 9 April, 2016.

Important dates for this month:

Friday	8 April	Eve 1 Rajab	Wiladat Eve – Imam Muhammad Baqir (A)
Sunday	10 April	Eve 3 Rajab	Shahadat Eve – Imam Ali un Naqi (A)
Thursday	14 April	Eve 6 Rajab	Lailatul Raghaib Aa’maal
Friday	15 April	Day 7 Rajab	Imam Musa e Kadhim (A) Day
Monday	18 April	Day 10 Rajab	Wiladat Day – Imam Muhammad Taqi (A)
Wednesday	20 April	Eve 13 Rajab	Wiladat Eve – Imam Ali (A)
Friday	22 April	Eve15 Rajab	Shahadat Eve – Sayyida  Zainab (A)
Tuesday	3 May	Day 25 Rajab	Shahadat Day – Imam Musa e Kadhim (A)
Wednesday	4 May	Day 26 Rajab	Shahadat Day – Hazrat Abu Talib (A)
Thursday	5 May	Day 27 Rajab	Me’raj – Roz e Ba’that
Friday	6 May	Day 28 Rajab	Imam Husayn (A)’s Journey to Kerbala starts