Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 27 April 2025 at 19:31 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 28 April 2025, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start on 29 April 2025, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH on 28 & 29 April 2025 (29th Shawwal & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
28 Apr 2025
United Kingdom
Birmingham
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Bader Zaman from Birmingham City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Bader Zaman commented: "I tried to look today for the first time. But it was too cloudy. No sighting".
Bradford (Top of the World)
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Dr Sufyan Ghias from Bradford (Top of the World) City in the Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Dr Sufyan Ghias commented: "We were a group of 6 people looking for the moon. It was not seen as it was quite cloudy on the horizon".
Bristol
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Tahir Mahmood from Bristol City in the Bristol County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Tahir Mahmood commented: "The crescent was observed easily by myself and my teenage son".
Cheltenham
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Husain Ahmed Patel from Cheltenham City in the Gloucestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Husain Ahmed Patel commented: "I saw it with my own eyes. Was clear after it got a little dark".
Cradley Heath
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Modoris Ali from Cradley Heath City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "I have seen the moon on my way back home from the Mosque after Maghrib Jamaat".
Croydon (Purley)
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Shaykh Suliman Gani from Croydon (Purley) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Shaykh Suliman Gani commented: "On Monday, 28 April 2025, after leading Maghrib Salah at Purley Masjid, I announced to sight the moon. Zayd McArdle accompanied me to the observation site at Riddelesdown. Hafiz Abdullah Aslam joined us there. We sighted the moon easily. Joining us was Baber Siddique and his 14 year old daughter, too. We sighted the moon with naked eye. We also observed the moon with my binoculars and it was amazingly clear sight. (Submitted on 1/5/2025 - Admin)".
Foxley
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Ms Sadia Tanvir-Navaab from Foxley City in the Norfolk County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Ingelby Barwick
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Ms Amanda Khalid from Ingelby Barwick City in the Teesside County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Amanda Khalid commented: "The moon was easily seen above the clouds. (Submitted on 1/5/2025 - Admin)".
Leeds
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "It was partly cloudy around sunset point and Hilal position, but it was not sighted in Seacroft area of Leeds".
Leicester
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim from Leicester City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim commented: "My name is azim mahomed abdul karim and I am from leicester. I testify that I saw the moon on 28 april 2025 8.44pm at after sunset. The sky was partially cloudy and the moon was seen on the left of sunset by naked eye. The time of sunset was 20:30 BST".
Leicester (Hamilton)
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Riyaz Bhikha from Leicester (Hamilton) City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "Many brothers [in our group] saw the moon for 40 minutes plus".
Nuneaton
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Ali Khan from Nuneaton City in the Warwickshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Ali Khan commented: "My name is Moh'd Ali Akil and I am from Nuneaton. I testify that I saw the moon 28 April 2025 after sunset. The sky was clear with haze and the moon was seen on the left of sunset by naked eye. The time of sunset was approx 20:26 BST".
Romford
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Asad Chaudry from Romford City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Asad Chaudry commented: "The sky was clear but cloudy around the horizon. The crescent moon was seen with the naked eye, but was very difficult to photograph as the crescent was very thin".
Southampton (Mayflower Park)
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Khalid Mahmood from Southampton (Mayflower Park) City in the Hamshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Stockton-on-Tees
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Atiq Hussain from Stockton-on-Tees City in the County Durham County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Atiq Hussain commented: "The weather was partly cloudy in Stockton-on-Tees. The new crescent was sighted on Maze Hill at 21:18 BST by a group of us (Atiq Hussain, Sajad Din, Muhammad Iqbal, Zaheer Iqbal, and Aftab Hussain). One of the photos were taken by a local astronomer (Steven). [Photos added later - Admin]".
Whitehaven
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Faruq Bilbe from Whitehaven City in the Cumbria County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Mr Faruq Bilbe commented: "Lots of low cloud over the Irish Sea again. My wife and I managed to see the Hilal through the clouds with binoculars for a few minutes. I suspect the shipping lights prevented us from seeing it by naked eye although the moon might have been bright enough".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The weather in York today (28/4/2025) was partly cloudy and the four of us (Dr Afaq Ahmad, Hafiz Ashna Janagha, Dr Madian Othman, and I) were hopeful to see the 24-hour-old moon, high up in the sky (12° altitude at sunset) through a cloud-break. We had samosas and tea, prayed Maghrib, and waited for the sky to get darker. We saw Jupiter clearly, but we couldn't see the moon as it was behind a dark bank of clouds. However, we have received reports of naked-eye sighting from many other parts of the UK, Alhamdulillah".
Morocco
Benslimane
Seen after sunset: On 28 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Prof Hassan Talibi from Benslimane City in the Casablanca-Settat County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Prof Hassan Talibi commented: "هلال ذي القعدة 1446هـ أهل الله على الأمة بالخير واليمن وعلى المرابطين في أرض العزة بالفرج والنصر والتأييد/ Translation: Hilal of Dhu Qadah 1446 AH, the people of Allah bless the nation with goodness, right and on the land of glory with relief, victory and endorsement".
29 Apr 2025
United Kingdom
Leeds (Seacroft)
Seen after sunset: On 29 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds (Seacroft) City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "I sighted the moon today (29/4/2025) in Leeds".
Stockton-on-Tees
Seen after sunset: On 29 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Mr Atiq Hussain from Stockton-on-Tees City in the County Durham County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Atiq Hussain commented: "On the 29th April 2025 the crescent was again sighted for the second day in a row (after sighting on eve of 28th April). Location of sighting was from Dennison Street, Stockton On Tees (behind St Peters Parish Church). The altitude of moon at time of photos was approximately 20 Degrees. The heading [Azimuth] was approximately 290 Degrees WNW. (Submitted on 2/5/2025 - Admin)".
York (New Earswick)
Seen after sunset: On 29 Apr 2025, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The Hilal was easily seen in York today (29/4/2025) after sunset, very high up in the sky above the clouds. We can say, it's the seconday's moon from the UK because it was seen in many places yesterday, even though it was too cloudy to be seen in York. In the winter months, we may not have seen yesterday's (24-hour-old) moon, so it would be considered a first-day's moon on the next day in Shariah (See Sighting of the Crescent Moon and the Signs of Qiyamah)".
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH
On Monday, 28th April 2025 (29th Shawwal 1446 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Shawwal 1446 AH will have 29 days, and Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 29th April 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Atiq Hussain, Riyaz Bhikha, Ml Hussain Ahmed Patel, Azim Zicar A. Karim, Khalid Mahmood, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (28/04/2025 22:20 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 29th April 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 for Dhul Qa'dah (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar).