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Last Updated: 16 April 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 16 May 2026 at 20:01 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 17 May 2026, it will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, Dhul Hijjah1447 is most likely to start on 18 May 2026 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Wednesday, 27 May 2026), InShaAllah. See also: Significance and Virtues of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days) | Is Eid-ul Adha Connected with Hajj? | [YouTube]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH on 17 & 18 May 2026 (29th Dhul Qa'dah & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH

No announcement available

Significance of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days)  
1. Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah)." He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it." (Bukhari, Book 9, Hadith 259)
2. Abu Qatadah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah). He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year." (Muslim, Book 9, Hadith 260)

Note that Saudi Arabia normally make official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Hijjah on www.spa.gov.sa website

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Last Updated: 16 April 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 17 April 2026 at 11:52 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 18 April 2026, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start on 19 April 2026, InshaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH on 18 & 19 April 2026 (29th Shawwal & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH

No announcement available

Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Qa'dah (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar).

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Last Updated: 04 February 2026

Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 19 March 2026 at 01:23 GMT/UT, and it may be visible to the naked eye (after finding it with Optical Aids) in the UK to the Morocco region on that date (weather permitting). However, on 20 March 2026, the moon may be easily seen in the UK and in most parts of the world. Hence, Shawwal is most likely to start on 20 and/or 21 March 2026, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1447?]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1447 AH on 19 & 20 March 2026 (29th Ramadan and the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Shawwal 1447 AH

No announcement available

Note that Saudi Arabia normally make their Shawwal announcement on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.

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Last Updated: 23 February 2026

Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 17 February 2026 at 12:01 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 18 February 2026, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start on 19 February 2026, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1447?] Note that there will be a Solar Eclipse on 17 February 2026 in South Africa and South Americas and a Lunar Eclipse on 2 - 3 March 2026 across Asia/Europe to the Americas. Related: "Solar eclipse proves the inaccuracy of the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar"  [English] | [اردو] | [বাংলা] | [العربية]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1447 AH on 18 & 19 February 2026 (29th Shaban and the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Ramadan 1447 AH

On Wednesday, 18th February 2026 (29th Shaban 1447 AH), the Hilal of Ramadan 1447 was sighted in Guernsey, Channel Islands, British Isles (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Shaban 1447 AH will have 29 days, and Ramadan 1447 AH will start on Thursday, 19th February 2026, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (18/2/2026 18:50 GMT).

Note that the Local Moon Sighting boundary of the UK encompasses the entire British Isles (i.e., the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands: Jersey/Guernsey), as these countries share the same visibility of the moon, without resulting in 28-31 day months. [Ref: bit.ly/LocalBoundary]

Morocco (Regional): Ramadan 1447 AH will start on Thursday, 19th February 2026, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).

Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.