Notice: Please look for Safar 1444 Hilal on 27 & 28 Aug 2022. Jzk [Read more]
UK-only Moon Sighting Criteria Survey Results: 85% Yes and 15% No [Read more]
Announcement for start of Muharram 1444 AH (Transition)As a result of the recent survey, the monthly announcements from the start of the Islamic New Year 1444, will include UK-only, in addition to UK - MA (Morocco) for a trial period, InshaAllahRegional (UK - MA): Start of Muharram 1444 from Saturday 30 July 2022Local (UK-only): Start of Muharram 1444 from Sunday 31 July 2022View Crescent Moon Observations Results for Muharram 1444 AH |
Comparison of the UK and Morocco Hilal Sighting Reports (1439 - 1444 AH)
Looking at the past few years of observation data, it appears that (1) it is possible to sight the first day’s Hilal on the UK horizon throughout the year (if a real effort is made), (2) attempting to sight the Hilal on 29th day (of Morocco) and the next day, shows that UK-only criteria will triple the number of 29th days sighting (see attached data table). [Read more]If you have any comments or questions regarding this website content, please do not hesitate to email us via our on-line Contact Us form.
