Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1438 shows that moon will be born on 1 October 2016 at 00:11 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 October 2016 the moon will be easily visible throughout most of the world. Hence, the month of Muharram is most likely to start from 3 October 2016, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1438 AH on 1 October 2016 (29th Dhul Hijjah) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Muharram 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Muharram 1438 AH
On Saturday 1st October 2016 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1437 AH) the Hilal of Muharram 1438 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Dhul Hijjah 1437 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Muharram 1438 AH will start from Monday 3rd October 2016, making Ashura (10 Muharram) to fall on Wednesday 12th October 2016, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia may announce the Muharram hilal on their SPA www.spa.gov.sa website.