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Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1445 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 17 July 2023 at 18:32 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 18 July 2023, the moon may be visible in Morocco but not in the UK. Hence, the month of Muharram is most likely to start on 19 July in Morocco and on 20 July 2023 in the UK, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1445 AH on 18 & 19 July 2023 (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 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Muharram 1445 AH
On Tuesday, 18th July 2023 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH) the Hilal of Muharram 1445 was not sighted in the UK (Local). Therefore, the month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Muharram 1445 AH will start from Thursday, 20th July 2023, making Ashura (10 Muharram) fall on Saturday, 29th July 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (18/07/2023 22:45 BST).
Morocco (Regional): the month of Muharram 1445 AH will start from Wednesday, 19th July 2023, making their Ashura (10 Muharram) fall on Friday, 28th July 2023, 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 18 June 2023 at 04:37 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 19 June 2023, it will be easily visible in the UK and in most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Hijjah is most likely to start from 20 June 2023 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Thursday 29 June 2023), 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 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH on 18 & 19 June 2023 (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 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH
On Sunday, 18th June 2023 (29th Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH) the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 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 Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH will start from Tuesday 20th June 2023 (making Eid-ul Adha to be on Thursday 29th June 2023), InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1444 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Hijjah 1444 AH will start from Tuesday 20th June 2023 (making Arafah fasting fall on Wednesday, 28th June 2023 and Eid-ul Adha fall on Thursday, 29th June 2023), InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (18/06/2023 22:45 BST)
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 1444 AH
Prediction: 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] [Announcement]
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
Prediction: 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] [Announcement]
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
Prediction: 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] [Announcement]
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.