Ramadan 2022: Morocco Announces Start of Sha’aban, Signaling Holy Month’s Approach

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

Henceforth, the 1st of Sha’aban 1443 of the Hegira will correspond to Friday, March 4. The eighth month of the Muslim calendar, Sha’aban precedes the month of Ramadan. Logically, Ramadan should begin in a month, i.e. on April 4, 2022.

Now, less than 30 days separate the Moroccans from the month of Ramadan. The 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.