Official: Ministry of Endowments Announces Monday as the First Day of Rajab 1447 AH

Fes News | Rabat

The Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs announced on Saturday evening that the first day of the month of Rajab for the year 1447 AH will be the day after tomorrow, Monday, December 22, 2025, due to the non-sighting of the crescent moon.

In an official statement, the Ministry explained that it observed the crescent of the month of Rajab after sunset on Saturday, Jumada al-Akhirah 29, 1447 AH (corresponding to December 20, 2025). The Ministry contacted all regional delegates of Islamic affairs across the Kingdom, as well as units of the Royal Armed Forces involved in the moon sighting, all of whom confirmed that the crescent was not sighted.

Accordingly, the statement added, the month of Jumada al-Akhirah will complete thirty days, and the beginning of the month of Rajab will be Monday, December 22, 2025.

On this blessed occasion, the press community extends its warmest congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, may God grant him victory and support; to His Royal Highness Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan; to His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid; and to all members of the honorable Royal Family.

We also pray to the Almighty that this blessed month brings prosperity, goodness, and blessings to the Moroccan people and the entire Islamic Ummah. Indeed, He is the All-Hearing, the Responder to prayers.

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