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Last Updated: 30 May 2023

Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH

The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 23 November 2022 at 22:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date or the next day (24 November 2022). However, on 25 November 2022 the moon will be easily visible in most of the whole world (but with difficulty in the UK due to low altitude). Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 26 November 2022, InShaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH on 24 & 25 November 2022 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 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]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH

Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH

On Thursday 24th November 2022 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH for MA) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 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). On the next day (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH for the UK), the Hilal was sighted in the UK (with binoculars).

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 Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH will start from Saturday 26th November 2022, InShaAllah.

Local (UK-only): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1444 AH will start from Saturday 26th November 2022, InShaAllah.

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 25/11/2022 20:15 BST)

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 Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1444 AH

The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 25 October 2022 at 10:49 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region. However, on 26 October 2022, the moon will be visible in Morocco but not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start from 27 and 28 October 2022 in Morocco and UK, respectively, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a partial solar eclipse on 25 October 2022 across Europe to North/East Africa and a Total Lunar Eclipse on 7 - 8 November 2022 from Europe to South America.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH on 26 & 27 October 2022 (29th and 30th Rabi-ul Awwal 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]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH

Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH

On Wednesday 26th October 2022 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 was sighted in Morocco, but not in the UK. 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH will start from Thursday 27th October 2022, InShaAllah.

Local (UK-only): the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1444 AH will start from Friday 28th October 2022, InShaAllah.

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 26/10/2022 20:15 BST)

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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH

The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 25 September 2022 at 21:55 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date or the next day (26 September 2022). However, on 27 September 2022 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most other countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start from 28 September 2022, InShaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH on 26 & 27 September 2022 (29th & 30th Safar in the UK & MA) 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH

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Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH

On Monday 26th September 2022 (29th Safar 1444 AH in UK and MA) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco (MA) 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 Safar 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH will start from Wednesday 28th September 2022, InShaAllah.

Local (UK-only): the month of Safar 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1444 AH will start from Wednesday 28th September 2022, InShaAllah.

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 26/9/2022 20:30 BST)

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 Safar 1444 AH

The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 27 August 2022 at 08:17 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 28 August 2022 the moon may be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Safar is most likely to start from 29 August 2022, InShaAllah.

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1444 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1444 AH on 27 & 28 August 2022 (ie. 29th Muharram in MA & UK, respectively) 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 Safar 1444 AH

Announcement for start of Safar 1444 AH

On Saturday 27th August 2022 (29th Muharram 1444 AH in MA) the Hilal of Safar 1444 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco (MA) 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 Muharram 1444 will complete 30-days and the month of Safar 1444 AH will start from Monday 29th August 2022, InShaAllah.

Local (UK-only): the month of Muharram 1444 will have 29-days and the month of Safar 1444 will start from Monday 29th August 2022, InShaAllah. [Note: on 28th August 2022, the Hilal of Safar was sighted in the UK (also in Bangladesh and Pakistan, but not in India]

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK.net (Dated 28/8/2022 21:30 BST)

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).