Islamic Month Sha’ban 2024

The Islamic month of Sha’ban is the eighth month in the Hijri (lunar) calendar. It is a time of preparation for Ramadan. The name Sha’ban comes from the Arabic word “tash’aba,” which means to disperse or separate.Sha’ban is important because it is believed to be the month the direction of prayer was changed from Jerusalem to Mecca. The “Qibla change” is mentioned in the Quran and is important in Islamic history.The 15th night of Sha’ban is the Night of Mid-Sha’ban or Laylat al-Bara’at. This night is a night of forgiveness, mercy, and blessings. On this night, Allah forgives those who repent. It is a time for more prayer and seeking forgiveness.

Sha’ban Calendar 1445 Hijri

Gregorian DateIslamic DateDay
11 February 20241 Sha’banSunday
12 February 20242 Sha’banMonday
13 February 20243 Sha’banTuesday
14 February 20244 Sha’banWednesday
15 February 20245 Sha’banThursday
16 February 20246 Sha’banFriday
17 February 20247 Sha’banSaturday
18 February 20248 Sha’banSunday
19 February 20249 Sha’banMonday
20 February 202410 Sha’banTuesday
21 February 202411 Sha’banWednesday
22 February 202412 Sha’banThursday
23 February 202413 Sha’banFriday
24 February 202414 Sha’banSaturday
25 February 202415 Sha’banSunday
26 February 202416 Sha’banMonday
27 February 202417 Sha’banTuesday
28 February 202418 Sha’banWednesday
29 February 202419 Sha’banThursday
1 March 202420 Sha’banFriday
2 March 202421 Sha’banSaturday
3 March 202422 Sha’banSunday
4 March 202423 Sha’banMonday
5 March 202424 Sha’banTuesday
6 March 202425 Sha’banWednesday
7 March 202426 Sha’banThursday
8 March 202427 Sha’banFriday
9 March 202428 Sha’banSaturday
10 March 202429 Sha’banSunday
11 March 202430 Sha’banMonday

Fasting in Sha’ban is not obligatory, but it is recommended. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) fasted more in Sha’ban than in any other month. He said, “People don’t pay much attention to this month, between Rajab and Ramadan.” “It is a month to pray to Allah. I like to pray when I am fasting” (Narrated by An-Nasa’i).

Is Shaban 29 or 30 days?

29 or 30 days depends on the moon’s cycle.