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Safar Month Practices 2026: Worship Guide and Schedule

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Muslims have entered Safar, the second month of the Hijriah calendar, which is not a month of misfortune as some believe.
  • The month of Safar in 2026, according to the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Nahdlatul Ulama, begins on July 16 and ends on August 13.
  • Safar offers an opportunity for Muslims to increase their worship and good deeds, similar to other months.

As the Islamic Hijriah calendar transitions into the month of Safar, the second month following Muharram, a common misconception about its supposed misfortune is being addressed. Islamic teachings do not support the idea that Safar brings bad luck or should be avoided for certain activities. Instead, it is viewed as a period for Muslims to enhance their spiritual practices and perform good deeds, just as they would in any other month.

According to calculations by the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs and Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the month of Safar in 1448 Hijriah is set to begin on Thursday, July 16, 2026, and conclude on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This alignment is based on the sighting of the new crescent moon (rukyatul hilal) observed in various locations across Indonesia.

The Lembaga Falakiyah Pengurus Besar Nahdlatul Ulama (LF PBNU) officially announced the start of Safar 1448 H on July 16, 2026, confirming the sighting. This announcement underscores the importance of adhering to established methods for determining the Islamic calendar, ensuring clarity and consistency for the Muslim community in Indonesia.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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