Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 5 July 2024 at 22:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day (in the UK). However, on 7 July 2024, the moon may be easily visible in the UK and worldwide. Hence, the month of Muharram is likely to start on 7 and 8 July 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1446 AH on 6 & 7 July 2024 (29th Dhul Hijjah and 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 Muharram 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Muharram 1446 AH
On Saturday, 6th July 2024 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH) the Hilal of Muharram 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. However, we have received one testimony of a sighting with binoculars, which was insufficient. Therefore, the month of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Muharram 1446 AH will start on Monday, 8th July 2024 (making Ashura on Wednesday, 17th July 2024), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Riyaz Bhikha, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (6/7/2024 23:30 BST).
Morocco (Regional): the month of Muharram 1446 AH will start on Sunday, 7th July 2024, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
It is recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th or all 3 days (9th, 10th and 11th) of Muharram, InshaAllah.
Significance of Ashura (10 Muharram) 1. Narrated Ibn `Abbas (R): When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of 'Ashura'. They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, "This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory over Pharaoh, so we fast on this day as a sign of glorifying it." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "We are closer to Moses than you." Then he ordered that fasting on this day should be observed. (Bukhari) http://sunnah.com/bukhari/63/168 2. Abdullah b 'Abbas (R) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said: "If I live till the next (year), I would definitely observe fast on the 9th [along with the 10th]", and the narration transmitted by Abu Bakr said: "He meant the day of Ashura." (Muslim) http://sunnah.com/muslim/13/173
3. Abu Qatadah (R) narrated that: the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Fast the Day of Ashura, for indeed I anticipate that Allah will forgive (the sins of) the year before it." (Tirmidhi) https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi/8/71
Note that Saudi Arabia may announce the Muharram hilal on their SPA www.spa.gov.sa website.