Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 27 May 2025 at 03:02 GMT/UT, and it may be visible to the UK to Morocco region by the naked eye with difficulty. However, on 28 May 2025, it will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Hijjah1446 is most likely to start on 28-29 May 2025 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Fri-Sat, 6-7 June 2025), InShaAllah. See also: Significance and Virtues of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days) | Is Eid-ul Adha Connected with Hajj? | [YouTube]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH on 27 & 28 May 2025 (29th Dhul Qa'dah & 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 Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH
On Tuesday, 27th May 2025 (29th Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Dhul Qa'dah 1446 AH will have 29 days, and Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will start on Wednesday, 28th May 2025 (making Eid-ul Adha fall on Friday, 6th June 2025), InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Mufti Abdul Waheed, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Saleh Albahry, Sheikh Sulaiman Al-Siyabi (visiting Judge from Oman Supreme Court). Witnessed by: Riyaz Bhikha, Yasin Bhikha, Ali Bhesania, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (27/05/2025 11:30 PM BST).
Morocco (Regional): Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 29th May 2025. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Significance of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days)
1. Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah)." He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it." (Bukhari, Book 9, Hadith 259)
2. Abu Qatadah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah). He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year." (Muslim, Book 9, Hadith 260)
Note that Saudi Arabia normally make official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Hijjah on www.spa.gov.sa website