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Last Updated: 25 June 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 25 June 2025 at 10:32 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 26 June 2025 , the moon may be easily visible in the UK and worldwide. Hence, Muharram is likely to start on 27 June 2025 in the UK and Morocco region, InShaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1447 AH on 25 & 26 June 2025 (29th Dhul Hijjah 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 Muharram 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Muharram 1447 AH

On Wednesday, 25th June 2025 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH), the Hilal of Muharram 1447 AH was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Muharram 1447 AH will start on Friday, 27th June 2025 (making Ashura fall on Sunday, 6th July 2025), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Ashruf Amod, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (25/06/2025 23:00 BST).

Morocco (Regional): Muharram 1447 AH will start on Friday, 27th June 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).

It is recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th or all 3 days (9th, 10th and 11th) of Muharram, InshaAllah.

Significance of Ashura (10 Muharram)
1. Narrated Ibn `Abbas (R): When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of 'Ashura'. They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, "This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory over Pharaoh, so we fast on this day as a sign of glorifying it." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "We are closer to Moses than you." Then he ordered that fasting on this day should be observed. (Bukhari) http://sunnah.com/bukhari/63/168 
2. Abdullah b 'Abbas (R) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said: "If I live till the next (year), I would definitely observe fast on the 9th [along with the 10th]", and the narration transmitted by Abu Bakr said: "He meant the day of Ashura." (Muslim) http://sunnah.com/muslim/13/173 
3. Abu Qatadah (R) narrated that: the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Fast the Day of Ashura, for indeed I anticipate that Allah will forgive (the sins of) the year before it." (Tirmidhi) https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi/8/71

Note that Saudi Arabia may announce the Muharram hilal on their SPA www.spa.gov.sa website.

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Last Updated: 30 May 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH

Prediction: 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, and it may be visible to the UK to Morocco region by the naked eye with difficulty. 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 28-29 May 2025 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Fri-Sat, 6-7 June 2025), 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 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] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH

Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH

On Tuesday, 27th May 2025 (29th Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah.  Therefore, Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will have 29 days, and Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will start on Wednesday, 28th May 2025 (making Eid-ul Adha fall on Friday, 6th June 2025), InShaAllah.

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Mufti Abdul Waheed, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Saleh Albahry, Sheikh Sulaiman Al-Siyabi (visiting Judge from Oman Supreme Court). Witnessed by: Riyaz Bhikha, Yasin Bhikha, Ali Bhesania, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (27/05/2025 11:30 PM BST).

Morocco (Regional): Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 29th May 2025. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).

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: 28 April 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH

Prediction: 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.

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] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH

Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH

On Monday, 28th April 2025 (29th Shawwal 1446 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Shawwal 1446 AH will have 29 days, and Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Atiq Hussain, Riyaz Bhikha, Ml Hussain Ahmed Patel, Azim Zicar A. Karim, Khalid Mahmood, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (28/04/2025 22:20 BST)

Morocco (Regional): the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).

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: 16 April 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1446 AH

Prediction: 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]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1446 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1446 AH on 29 & 30 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] [Announcement]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1446 AH

Announcement for start of Shawwal 1446 AH

On Saturday, 29th March 2025 (29th Ramadan 1446 AH), the Hilal of Shawwal 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Ramadan 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Shawwal 1446 AH will start on Monday, 31st March 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Saleh Albahri. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (29/03/2025 19:45 GMT).

Morocco (Regional): the month of Shawwal 1446 AH will start on Monday, 31st March 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).

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