Ramadan 2021 Expected to Begin April 14 as Islamic Calendar Enters Sha’aban

According to the ministry, the delegates of the ministry and the units of the Royal Armed Forces have confirmed to it the non-observation of the crescent moon of the month of Sha’aban.

Consequently, the 1st of Sha’aban 1442 of the Hegira will correspond to Monday, March 15. The eighth month of the Muslim calendar, Sha’aban precedes the month of Ramadan. Logically, Ramadan should begin in a month, that is, on April 14, 2021.

Now, less than 30 days separate the Moroccans from the month of Ramadan. Preparations are already being felt in the streets of Morocco, where the scents of certain Ramadan specialties such as "Sfouf" or "Chebakia" are already invading us.

The Prophet Muhammad had recommended that Muslims devote the night of the 15th day of the month of Sha’aban to prayer and the following day to fasting. According to several Hadiths, the acts of Muslims are raised to God during this eighth month of the Muslim calendar.