The Monthly Hilal logo, a postage stamp with floral flourishes

Slow mail, sincere hearts

A small envelope, sent near the start of each Hijri month, made by a friend for friends.

Join the Hilal Circle

The idea

Every month begins with a sliver of light. Ours begins with a letter.

The Monthly Hilal is a small, slow ritual that follows the moon: something real to hold, something to look forward to, and a reminder that someone is thinking of you.

The hilal is the first thin curve of light that tells us a new month has begun. We wanted to mark that moment in a way you can hold in your hands.

How it works

  1. Choose how to joinSubscribe to the Hilal Circle, or join for the Sha'ban 1448 issue only.
  2. Check out securelyPay and give your postal address through our secure Stripe checkout.
  3. Watch for the moonYour envelope is posted ahead of each Hijri month.

Reply if you feel like it, or simply receive. Both are welcome here.

The current issue

Sha'ban 1448

The month before Ramadan, a quiet doorway.

This issue is all about Ar-Rahman, The Most Merciful: a soft reminder to begin the road to Ramadan gently.

Join by 15 December. Your envelope is posted around 1 January 2027, so it reaches you before Sha'ban begins. Posted within Australia.

Questions

When do I need to join, pause or cancel?

By the 15th of each month. Join by the 15th and you'll receive the next issue. Join after the 15th and your first envelope will be the issue after that. For example, join by 15 December to receive the Sha'ban 1448 issue, posted around 1 January 2027. If you pause or cancel after the 15th, it takes effect from the following issue.

How do I pause or cancel?

Use the subscription portal and sign in with the email you used at checkout. Do it by the 15th of the month for it to apply to the next issue. Stuck? Email themonthlyhilal@gmail.com.

When will my envelope arrive?

The Sha'ban 1448 issue is posted around 1 January 2027. The start of a Hijri month depends on the moon sighting and delivery times depend on the post, so we can't promise an exact arrival date.

What's the difference between the two options?

The Hilal Circle is a monthly subscription that renews each month until you cancel. The Sha'ban 1448 option is a single issue with no subscription.

How do I pay?

Through our secure Stripe checkout. We never see or store your card details.

Who can join?

Right now The Monthly Hilal posts within Australia only.

What happens to my address?

It's used only for mailing and is never shared.

I have allergies or dietary needs.

Email themonthlyhilal@gmail.com and we'll do our best to keep your envelope suitable for you.

Do I have to write back?

Never. Replies are always welcome, but you can simply receive.

I have a question that isn't here.

Email themonthlyhilal@gmail.com and we'll get back to you.

I started The Monthly Hilal to turn the new moon into a small reminder, a pause to remember Allah and the people we love. Every month, I sit down, write, and think of each person who'll open an envelope. Thank you for letting me be part of your month.

The Monthly Hilal

Join the circle

Choose the option that suits you. Join by the 15th of the month for the next issue.

The Hilal Circle

A monthly subscription. A letter with every new crescent, renewing until you cancel. $10 a month.

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Sha'ban 1448 only

A single issue, no subscription. Join by 15 December.

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Posted within Australia only. Questions? Email themonthlyhilal@gmail.com or message us on Instagram.