Shaban (شَعْبَان, Urdu شعبان) is month 8 of the Islamic Hijri calendar. Its name means "scattered, branching out". Shaban is the month before Ramadan. Shab-e-Barat falls on the night of the 15th, and the Ramadan crescent is looked for on the 29th.
Pakistan, India and Bangladesh begin Shaban 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 Shaban date today?
It is not Shaban yet. Today is 15 Jumada al-Awwal 1448 AH in Pakistan and India. Shaban 1448 is expected to begin on Sunday, 10 January 2027, in 75 days.
When does Shaban 1448 start?
Shaban 1448 AH is expected to begin on Sunday, 10 January 2027 in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and on Saturday, 9 January 2027 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 Shaban 1448?
Shaban has 29 or 30 days; it ends when the next crescent is seen. By the calendar Shaban 1448 has 30 days, and Ramadan is expected to begin on Tuesday, 9 February 2027 in Pakistan and India.
Which Islamic dates fall in Shaban?
Shab-e-Barat on 15 Shaban (23 January 2027, the night begins that evening).
What does Shaban mean?
Shaban (شَعْبَان) is month 8 of the Hijri calendar; the name means "scattered, branching out". Shaban is the month before Ramadan. Shab-e-Barat falls on the night of the 15th, and the Ramadan crescent is looked for on the 29th.
