Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1444 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1444 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 March 2023 at 17:23 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 22 March 2023, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start from 23 March 2023, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1444?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1444 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1444 AH on 22 & 23 March 2023 (29th Shaban & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Announcement]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1444 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1444 AH
On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (29th Shaban 1444 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1444 was sighted in the UK and Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below.
Regional (UK - MA): the month of Shaban 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will start from Thursday 23rd March 2023, InShaAllah.
Local (UK-only): the month of Shaban 1444 AH will have 29 days and the month of Ramadan 1444 AH will start from Thursday 23rd March 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani & Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (22/03/2023 19:45 GMT)
Reference: Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK)
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.