Dhaka, Dec. 23 -- The moon for Rajab 1447 Hijri was sighted across Bangladesh yesterday night, marking the start of the holy month on Monday and setting Shab-e-Miraj for the night of January 16, 2026 (Friday).The National Moon Sighting Committee announced this at a meeting Sunday evening at Baitul Mukarram, precised by Religious Affairs Adviser AFM Khalid Hossain.
Confirmations came from district administrations, the weather office, and space research centre, following reviews by Islamic Foundation officials.Key dates for Shab-e-Miraj 2026:- Moon sighted: December 21, 2025 (Sunday)- Rajab begins: December 22, 2025 (Monday)- Shab-e-Miraj: Night of January 16, 2026 (Friday)Muslims commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) heavenly ascension ...