Rajab (رَجَب, Urdu رجب) is month 7 of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Its name means "respect". Rajab is one of the four sacred months. Shab-e-Meraj is observed on the night of the 27th in Pakistan and India. It is one of the four sacred months named in the Quran, together with Muharram, Rajab, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijjah.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh begin Rajab by local moon sighting, usually one day after Saudi Arabia, which follows the Umm al-Qura calendar. That is why this page shows two dates. The first of the month can still move by a day once the crescent is sighted or not.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Rajab date today?
It is not Rajab yet. Today is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and India. Rajab 1448 is expected to begin on Friday, 11 December 2026, in 45 days.
When does Rajab 1448 start?
Rajab 1448 AH is expected to begin on Friday, 11 December 2026 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and on Thursday, 10 December 2026 in Saudi Arabia (Umm al-Qura). The start is set by the sighting of the new crescent the evening before.
How many days are in Rajab 1448?
Rajab has 29 or 30 days; it ends when the next crescent is seen. By the calendar Rajab 1448 has 30 days, and Shaban is expected to begin on Sunday, 10 January 2027 in Pakistan and India.
Which Islamic dates fall in Rajab?
Shab-e-Meraj on 27 Rajab (5 January 2027, the night begins that evening).
What does Rajab mean?
Rajab (رَجَب) is month 7 of the Hijri calendar; the name means "respect". Rajab is one of the four sacred months. Shab-e-Meraj is observed on the night of the 27th in Pakistan and India. It is one of the four sacred months named in the Quran.
