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Egypt's Dar al-Ifta announces Wednesday as first day of Safar 1448 AH
July 14, 2026 at 05:54 PM
Egypt's Dar al-Ifta has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, declaring July 15, 2026, the first day of the Islamic month of Safar 1448 AH.
- Dar al-Ifta confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon for Safar 1448 AH after sunset on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, through its religious and scientific committees across Egypt.
- The body announced that Wednesday, July 15, 2026, marks the first day of the Islamic month of Safar 1448 AH.
- Dar al-Ifta issued formal congratulations to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the Egyptian people, and leaders of Arab and Islamic states.