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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 27 May 2025 at 03:02 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 28 May 2025, it will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Hijjah1446 is most likely to start on 29 May 2025 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Saturday, 7 June 2025), InShaAllah. See also: Significance and Virtues of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days) | Is Eid-ul Adha Connected with Hajj? | [YouTube]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH on 27 & 28 May 2025 (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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1446 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 27 April 2025 at 19:31 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 28 April 2025, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start on 29 April 2025, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH on 28 & 29 April 2025 (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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 29 March 2025 at 10:58 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 30 March 2025, the moon may be easily seen in the UK and in most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start on 31 March 2025, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a Solar Eclipse on 29 March 2025 in Europe and the Americas and a Lunar Eclipse on 13 - 14 March 2025 across Europe to the Americas. Related: "Solar eclipse proves the inaccuracy of the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar" [English] | [اردو] | [বাংলা] | [العربية]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1446 AH on 30 & 31 March 2025 (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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1446 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 28 February 2025 at 00:45 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 1 March 2025, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start on 2 March 2025, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1446?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1446 AH on 28 February and 1 March 2025 (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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1446 AH
No announcement available
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 29 January 2025 at 12:36 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 30 January 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco and in the UK. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start on 31 January 2025 in Morocco and the UK, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1446 AH on 30 & 31 January 2025 (29th Rajab 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Shaban
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1446 AH
No announcement available
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar in these months).