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Last Updated: 07 April 2026

Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1448 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 15 June 2026 at 02:54 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 16 June 2026, the moon may be easily visible in the UK and worldwide. Hence, Muharram is most likely to start on 16 and/or 17 June 2026, InShaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1448 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1448 AH on 15 & 16 June 2026 (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 1448 AH

Announcement for start of Muharram 1448 AH

No announcement available

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: 22 November 2025

Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 20 November 2025 at 06:47 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 21 November 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco but not in the UK (due to the low altitude during the Major Lunar Standstills). Hence, Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start on 22 & 23 November 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH on 22, 23 & 24 November 2025 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 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] [Why look for 3 days]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH

Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH

On Saturday, 22nd November 2025 (29th Jumada-I 1447 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH will start on Monday, 24th November 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (22/11/2025 19:50 GMT).

Morocco (Regional): Jumada Al-Akhira 1447 AH will start on Saturday, 22nd November 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 from Safar to Shaban (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar in these months).

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Last Updated: 07 April 2026

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: 17 April 2026

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 17 & 18 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

On Friday, 17th April 2026 (29th Shawwal 1447 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah (even with Optical Aids). Therefore, Shawwal 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH will start on Sunday, 19th April 2026, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (& other Regional Group members) (17/4/2026 21:50 BST).

Morocco (Regional): the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will start on Sunday, 19th April 2026, 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).