Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 shows that moon will be born on 26 February 2017 at 14:58 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 27 February 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. The lunar parameter of the moon on Monday 27 February 2017 at London sunset will be, Age: 26.6 hrs, Alt: 10°, Elongation: 14°, Illuminated: 1.4%, Lagtime: 72 mins. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is most likely to start from 28 February 2017, InshaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 26 February 2017 across South America/Africa.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH on 27 February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula) 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
On Monday 27th February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will start from Tuesday 28th February 2017, Insha-Allah.
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).