Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 25 June 2025 at 10:32 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 26 June 2025 , the moon may be easily visible in the UK and worldwide. Hence, Muharram is likely to start on 27 June 2025 in the UK and Morocco region, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1447 AH on 25 & 26 June 2025 (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 1447 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
25 Jun 2025
United Kingdom
Bolton
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Muhammad Arshad Dar from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Muhammad Arshad Dar commented: "I and dear brother Juned Patel were at our usual local location in Rivington trying to sight the moon. Western horizon was mostly covered with thick and dark clouds. We were unable to sight the moon therefore negative sighting from Bolton".
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Leeds (Seacroft)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "I and 3 brothers attended my usual sighting point in Seacroft, Leeds today before sunset. It was partly cloudy, but after sunset it became far too cloudy so the moon was not seen".
Leicester (Hamilton)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 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 not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "We 3 brothers were present, and the sky was mostly cloudy, but the moon was not seen".
Manchester (Longsight)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Aamir Din from Manchester (Longsight) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Slough
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Ashruf Amod from Slough City in the Berkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Ashruf Amod commented: "Initially, we were to meet at a local recreation ground, however with horizon cloud cover, I was not convinced it was a good view. I decided to change the location to Taplow, not far from Slough. Brother Faruq Bilbe and I could only see cloud cover in the horizon. There were intermediate gaps; however, there was not enough wind speed to blow the clouds away to reveal further gaps. We were not successful in a positive sighting as predicted".
Southampton (Mayflower Park)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Khalid Mahmood from Southampton (Mayflower Park) City in the Hamshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Khalid Mahmood commented: "Cloud cover at sunset and on the horizon. The moon was not seen ".
Stockton-on-Tees
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 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 not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Atiq Hussain commented: "Mostly cloudy weather in the Northwesterly direction; however, there were some cloud breaks in the sky. The crescent was not sighted".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jun 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.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The sunset area was clear in cloudy sky, but the moon was not seen as it was too close to the sun and the horizon. We have not received any reports of sighting from anywhere else in the UK by moonset time, either".
26 Jun 2025
United Kingdom
Leeds (Seacroft)
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "It was totally cloudy in Leeds, negative sighting today also".
Leicester (Hamilton)
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Riyaz Bhikha from Leicester (Hamilton) City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Binoculars or Naked-eye.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "The moon was not seen, as the sky was almost totally cloudy".
Lincoln (Brant Broughton)
Seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Lincoln (Brant Broughton) City in the Lincolnshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "I travelled to Brant Broughton, Lincoln, UK, from where I first saw the moon with my naked eyes between 21:46 and 22:10 BST. [Sunset was 21:33 BST. Submitted on 27/6/2025 - Admin]".
Slough
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 2025, ICOUK member Mr Ashruf Amod from Slough City in the Berkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Ashruf Amod commented: "I tried to sight the moon today. However, there was dense cloud cover on the horizon. I returned after Maghrib and waited 45 minutes, but there was still no change".
Stockton-on-Tees
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 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 not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Atiq Hussain commented: "The weather was partly cloudy. The crescent moon was not sighted from Stockton On Tees".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jun 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: "It was partly cloudy today, so I went to my usual location 1 hour before sunset (21:40 BST) to spot the moon with binoculars through a cloud gap, but unfortunately, the clear patch of the sky became covered up by the clouds after sunset, so the 34-hour old moon was not seen. I waited another 1 hour after sunset (22:40 BST), hoping the wind would push the clouds away from the sunset position where the moon was expected to be seen, but it became totally cloudy instead. We have received news from Br Juned Patel that he had seen it from a small town in Lincolnshire, Alhamdulillah".
Announcement for start of Muharram 1447 AH
On Wednesday, 25th June 2025 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH), the Hilal of Muharram 1447 AH was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Dhul Hijjah 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Muharram 1447 AH will start on Friday, 27th June 2025 (making Ashura fall on Sunday, 6th July 2025), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Ashruf Amod, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (25/06/2025 23:00 BST).
Morocco (Regional): Muharram 1447 AH will start on Friday, 27th June 2025, 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.