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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 19 May 2023 at 15:53 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 20 May 2023 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start from 21 May 2023, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH on 20 & 21 May 2023 (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 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH
On Saturday, 20th May 2023 (29th Shawwal 1444 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 was sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Shawwal 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH will start from Sunday 21st May 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Shawwal 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH will start from Sunday 21st May 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (20/05/2023 22:30 BST).
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK)
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 1444 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 20 April 2023 at 04:13 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 21 April 2023, 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 from 22 April 2023, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a total solar eclipse on 20 April 2023 across Asia to Australia and a Penumbral Lunar Eclipse on 5 - 6 May 2023 across Europe to Africa.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1444 AH on 20 & 21 April 2023 (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 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1444 AH
On Thursday 20th April 2023 (29th Ramadan 1444 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1444 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Shawwal 1444 AH (Eid-ul Fitr) will start from Saturday 22nd April 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Shawwal 1444 AH (Eid-ul Fitr) will start from Saturday 22nd April 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani & Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (20/04/2023 21:30 BST)
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK)
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 1444 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 March 2023 at 17:23 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 22 March 2023, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start from 23 March 2023, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1444?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1444 AH on 22 & 23 March 2023 (29th Shaban & 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 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1444 AH
On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (29th Shaban 1444 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1444 was sighted in the UK and Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Shaban 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will start from Thursday 23rd March 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Shaban 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will start from Thursday 23rd March 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani & Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (22/03/2023 19:45 GMT)
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK)
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 1444 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 20 February 2023 at 07:06 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 21 February 2023 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start from 22 February 2023, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1444 AH on 20 & 21 February 2023 (29th and 30th Rajab in UK and MA, respectively) 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 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1444 AH
On Monday 20th February 2023 (29th Rajab 1444 AH in MA) the Hilal of Shaban 1444 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Rajab 1444 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Shaban 1444 AH will start from Wednesday 22nd February 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Rajab 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Shaban 1444 AH will start from Wednesday 22nd February 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, & Moulana Ebrahim Diwan. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 21/02/2023 21:00 GMT)
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK) | Regional Moon Sighting and the Use of Optical Aid
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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1444 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 January 2023 at 20:53 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 22 January 2023 the moon will be visible in Morocco but not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 23 and 24 January 2023 in MA and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1444 AH on 22 & 23 January 2023 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira in MA and UK, respectively) 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 Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1444 AH
On Sunday 22nd January 2023 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1444 AH in MA) the Hilal of Rajab 1444 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Rajab 1444 AH will start from Monday 23rd January 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Rajab 1444 AH will start from Tuesday 24th January 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 23/01/2023 21:00 GMT)
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK) | Regional Moon Sighting and the Use of Optical Aid
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).