Officially…this is the date of the Night of Doubt to await the crescent of Ramadan 2026 – New Algeria

She announced Ministry of Religious Affairs and EndowmentsThat Tuesday, corresponding to January 20, 2026 AD, is the first day of the month of Shaban for the year 1447 AH, and that the date Night of doubt The sighting of the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan this year will be on Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, which corresponds to February 17, 2026 AD.

According to an official statement by the Ministry, today, Sunday, this announcement comes after the confirmation of the legitimate sighting and astronomical calculations approved by the National Crescents Committee.

Based on this calendar, the Ministry clarified that the date… Night of doubt To anticipate the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan this year, it will be on Tuesday, Shaban 29, 1447 AH, which corresponds to the date of February 17, 2026 AD, as it will take place on that night. Crescent observation To determine the official date for the start of fasting.

The Ministry concluded its statement by turning to God to pray that the Algerian people and the Islamic nation will reach the month of Ramadan in good health and well-being, and that He will facilitate for everyone the doing of good and righteous deeds, with its wishes that He will preserve Algeria and make it a country of security, faith, peace and peace.