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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 18 January 2026 at 19:52 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 20 January 2026, the moon may be visible in the UK and most of the world. Hence, Shaban is most likely to start on 21 January 2026 in the UK and Morocco, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1447 AH on 20 & 21 January 2026 (29th Rajab 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Shaban
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1447 AH
No announcement available
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 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 20 December 2025 at 01:43 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 December 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, Rajab is likely to start on 22 & 23 December 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1447 AH on 21 & 22 December 2025 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1447 AH
No announcement available
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 Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 October 2025 at 12:25 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 23 October 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK until the next day. Hence, Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 24 & 25 October 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH on 23, 24 & 25 October 2025 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 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-Ula 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
On Thursday, 23rd October 2025 (29th Rabi-II 1447 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-II 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH will start on Saturday, 25th October 2025, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Mirazam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (23/10/2025 19:45 BST)
Morocco (Regional): Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH will start on Friday, 24th October 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 September 2025 at 19:54 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 23 September 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 24 & 25 September 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH on 23, 24 & 25 September 2025 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH
On Tuesday, 23rd September 2025 (29th Rabi-I 1447 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-I 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH will start on Thursday, 25th September 2025, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam MirAzam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (23/09/2025 20:15 BST)
Morocco (Regional): Rabi-ul Thani 1447 AH will start on Wednesday, 24th September 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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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 23 August 2025 at 06:07 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 24 August 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 25 & 26 August 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Lunar Eclipse on 7-8 September 2025 across the UK, Europe and most of the world and Solar Eclipse on 21 September 2025 in Eastern Australia. Related: "Solar eclipse proves the inaccuracy of the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar" [English] | [اردو] | [বাংলা] | [العربية]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH on 24 & 25 August 2025 (29th Safar 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH
On Sunday, 24th August 2025 (29th Safar 1447 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Safar 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH will start on Tue, 26th August 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed, Imam MirAzam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (24/08/2025 21:45 BST).
Morocco (Regional): Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH will start on Monday, 25th August 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).