Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 30 December 2024 at 22:27 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. However, on 1 January 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco and the UK. Hence, the month of Rajab is likely to start on 2 January 2025 in Morocco and the UK, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1446 AH on 1 & 2 January 2025 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1446 AH
UPDATE: The start of Rajab 1446 will be backdated to Thursday, 2/1/2025, InshaAllah; as we have received an additional testimony from a male witness (completing the Shariah requirements). Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/1/2025 22:30 GMT).
On Wednesday, 1st January 2025 (29th Jumada-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rajab 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), and we have received partial testimonies (from two sisters), but are awaiting further testimonies from male witnesses.[See bit.ly/TestimonyPolicy ] Therefore, Jumada-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rajab 1446 will start from Friday, 3rd January 2025, InshaAllah. This declaration may be backdated after receiving further testimonies. Please note that it is a communal obligation (Fardh Al-Kifaya) for UK Muslims to report their monthly sightings, to minimise delays with declarations. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (1/1/2025 20:00/22:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rajab 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
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).