Shaban is the 8^th month of the Islamic or Hijri calendar and is the last lunar month of this month before the holy month, Ramadan.  The term Shaban comes from the Sha’ aba’, which is an Arabic word that means ‘emerge’, or ‘branch out’ which holds great importance in Islam. As per Muslims believe that Prophet Muhammad would offer fast (Roza) more in the holy or sacred month of Shaban than in any other month, excluding Ramadan. In Shaban, most Muslims start preparing for fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.

Shaban started between January 21 and ends may be on February 18 or 19in the year 2026 may be depend on the sighting of moon of Ramadan. Muslims celebrated the month of Shaban all over the world and was the most favorite month of Prophet Mohammad in the case of worship. The main advantage of fasting and worship in the month of Shaban is that it provides an opportunity to train fast for the preparation of the holy month, Ramadan.

Shaban is the precious month because it is the month of the Prophet Mohammad. Shaban will be celebrated or fall between the sacred month of Rajab and the fasting or holy month of Ramadan. Shaban is a very important month for Muslims and is a significant time of spiritual preparation that precedes the sacred or holy month of Ramadan.

7 Shaban marks or celebrates the birth anniversary (Wiladat) of Hazrat Qasim ibn Imam Hasan all over the world. It will be observed on January 27 in the year 2026, and is mainly celebrated by Shia Muslims all around the world. Most Shia individuals celebrate the birth anniversary (Wiladat) of Hazrat Qasim ibn Imam Hasan across the world.  A large number of Shia individuals went to Karbala to offer ziarat and celebrate the birth anniversary (Wiladat) of Hazrat Qasim ibn Imam Hasan in Iraq. Several Shia individuals offer fast (Roza) to celebrate the birth anniversary (Wiladat) of Hazrat Qasim in the sacred month of Shaban and also prepare for the holy month of Ramzan.

In advance, 7 Shaban (Wiladat of Hazrat Qasim ibn Imam Hasan) Mubarak to all my dear friends