Tripoli, January 19, 2026 – The Libyan Fatwa House announced that tomorrow, Tuesday, corresponding to January 20, 2026, marks the beginning of the month of Sha’ban for this year, 1447 Hijri.
Through its official page, the Fatwa House called for this to be a month of goodness, blessings, security, peace, and prosperity for our country and all Muslim nations, and that we may be granted the liberation of Al-Aqsa Mosque from the hands of the occupiers.
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Tripoli
Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the country’s Mediterranean coast. Historically, it was founded by the Phoenicians in the 7th century BC and has since been ruled by the Romans, Arabs, Ottomans, and Italians, serving as a major port and cultural crossroads. Its historic core, the medina of Old Tripoli, contains significant architecture from these various periods.
Libyan Fatwa House
The Libyan Fatwa House is a state-affiliated religious institution established in 2012 to issue official Islamic legal rulings (fatwas) for the country. It was created to provide a unified and authoritative religious reference point in the post-Gaddafi era, aiming to counter extremist interpretations and promote a moderate understanding of Islam.
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa Mosque is a major Islamic holy site located in the Old City of Jerusalem, believed to be where the Prophet Muhammad journeyed during the Night Journey. Its construction began in the early 8th century CE under the Umayyad Caliphate, making it one of the oldest mosques in the world. The site, which includes the Dome of the Rock, is also deeply significant in Judaism as the location of the ancient Temple Mount.
