Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1439 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1439 shows that moon will be born on 17 March 2018 at 13:11 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 18 March 2018 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 19 March 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1439 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1439 AH on 18 March 2018 (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. [iCalendar] [Photo Competition] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1439 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1439 AH
On Sunday 18th March 2018 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1439 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1439 was not sighted in the UK (due to clouds/snow), but it was sighted in Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1439 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rajab 1439 AH will start from Monday 19th March 2018, InShaAllah.
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).