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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 30 December 2024 at 22:27 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 1 January 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco and the UK. Hence, the month of Rajab is likely to start on 2 January 2025 in Morocco and the UK, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1446 AH on 1 & 2 January 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1446 AH
UPDATE: The start of Rajab 1446 will be backdated to Thursday, 2/1/2025, InshaAllah; as we have received an additional testimony from a male witness (completing the Shariah requirements). Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/1/2025 22:30 GMT).
On Wednesday, 1st January 2025 (29th Jumada-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rajab 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), and we have received partial testimonies (from two sisters), but are awaiting further testimonies from male witnesses.[See bit.ly/TestimonyPolicy ] Therefore, Jumada-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rajab 1446 will start from Friday, 3rd January 2025, InshaAllah. This declaration may be backdated after receiving further testimonies. Please note that it is a communal obligation (Fardh Al-Kifaya) for UK Muslims to report their monthly sightings, to minimise delays with declarations. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (1/1/2025 20:00/22:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rajab 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 2nd January 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 1 December 2024 at 06:21 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 December 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco but not in the UK (due to the low altitude during the Major Lunar Standstills). Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start on 3 and 4 December 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH on 2, 3 & 4 December 2024 (29th Jumada Al-Ula and the 2 next days) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
On Monday, 2nd December 2024 (29th Jumada-I 1446 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH will start on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Bilal Banda, Imam Sabri Alabri, Shaykh Sulaiman Alsiyabi. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/12/2024 20:30 GMT).
Morocco (Regional): the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 1 November 2024 at 12:47 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 3 November 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 4 November 2024 in Morocco and the UK (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 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH on 2, 3 & 4 November 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Thani and the next 2 days) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
On Saturday, 2nd November 2024 (29th Rabi-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, the month of Rabi-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Saleh Albahry. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/11/2024 20:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, 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 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 2 October 2024 at 18:49 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 4 October 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 5 October 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse on 2 October 2024 across South America.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 October 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal and the next 2 days) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
On Thursday, 3rd October 2024 (29th Rabi-I 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-I 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/10/2024 20:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 2024, 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 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 3 September 2024 at 01:56 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 4 September 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 5 September 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse on 17-18 September 2024 across the UK, Europe and most of the world. [Why look for 3 days]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 September 2024 (29th Safar and the next 2 days) 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 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 (29th Safar 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Safar 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, InShaAllah..
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed. Witnessed by: Abdul Karim, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/09/2024 21:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, 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).