15 Sha‘ban
The Middle of Sha‘ban (15 Sha‘ban)
In the coming year it is expected on Saturday 23 January 2027 (15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH). The night of the 15th of Sha‘ban falls about two weeks before Ramadan.
Middle of Sha‘ban: dates for the coming years
| Hijri | Date |
|---|---|
| 15 Sha‘ban 1446 AH | Friday 14 February 2025 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1447 AH | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1448 AH | Saturday 23 January 2027 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1449 AH | Wednesday 12 January 2028 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1450 AH | Sunday 31 December 2028 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1451 AH | Friday 21 December 2029 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1452 AH | Wednesday 11 December 2030 |
| 15 Sha‘ban 1453 AH | Sunday 30 November 2031 |
Dates follow the Umm al-Qura calendar. Countries that rely on sighting the crescent may begin a month one day later (or earlier).
What is reported
A hadith says that Allah looks at His creation on the night of mid-Sha‘ban and forgives all of them except the one who associates partners with Him and the one who harbours hatred (Ibn Majah; graded authentic by some scholars because of its several chains, weak by others).
How to observe it
Scholars who accept the virtue of the night recommend individual worship: prayer at night, du‘a and seeking forgiveness, and reconciling with others. Fasting the 15th is part of the general Sunnah of fasting the “white days” (13th, 14th, 15th) of every month. Above all, Sha‘ban is a month to prepare for Ramadan.
Middle of Sha‘ban: questions
Is it allowed to fast after mid-Sha‘ban?
Those used to fasting (for example Mondays and Thursdays) or making up missed days may fast. The Prophet ﷺ discouraged starting a fast one or two days before Ramadan (Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim).