Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1438 shows that moon will be born on 28 March 2017 at 02:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 29 March 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 30 March 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1438 AH on 28 March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1438 AH
On Tuesday 28th March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 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 month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rajab 1438 AH will start from Thursday 30th March 2017, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban and Dhul Qa'dah.