Crescent Moon Visibility of Safar 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 24 July 2025 at 19:11 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye in the UK to Morocco region (or anywhere in the world) on that date. However, on 25 July 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, Safar will likely start on 26 and 27 July 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1447 AH on 25 & 26 July 2025 (ie. 29th Muharram 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 Safar 1447 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
25 Jul 2025
United Kingdom
Bolton
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Muhammad Arshad Dar from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Muhammad Arshad Dar commented: "The sky was completely covered with black clouds. Negative sighting from Bolton".
Chichester (Selsey)
Seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Chichester (Selsey) City in the West Sussex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Telescope.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "On Friday, 25 July 2025, from Selsey, Chichester, UK. I attempted to search for the crescent moon (Hilal) of Safar 1447. The crescent was seen for a total of 6 minutes uninterrupted using an optical aid after sunset, but could not be seen with the naked eye. I was the only Muslim, but there was a non-Muslim called Ingrid whom I asked to come to me at sunset to witness the moon, in case of a positive sighting. And she saw 2 different times when I was able to let her see in those 6 minutes. And I saw a total of 6 different times in between 6 minutes. [Submitted on 31/7/2025. Note that multiple witnesses are required to end the month on the 29th (except for the start of Ramadan) - Admin]".
Cradley Heath
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Modoris Ali from Cradley Heath City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "I couldn't see the moon".
Dewsbury
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Muhammad Saghir Dar from Dewsbury City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Muhammad Saghir Dar commented: "Horizon was completely covered with dark thick clouds with some gaps at wrong places. Negative sighting from dewsbury".
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Dr Sufyan Dalal from Dewsbury City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Dr Sufyan Dalal commented: "Approximately 5 people met at the site for observation of the hilal, the location for sunset could be seen clearer but clouds were covering most of the sky. Between us we were using 3 cameras and 2 binoculars. We observed and made effort to see the hilal from just before sunset at 21:15 to moon set at 22:03 BST ".
Leeds (Seacroft)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 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: "The sunset point was seen, but it was cloudy where Hilal might have possibly been. Not sighted today from Leeds".
Manchester (Longsight)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Aamir Din from Manchester (Longsight) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Middlesbrough
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Ms Nicola Hunt-Bashir from Middlesbrough City in the Teesside County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Nicola Hunt-Bashir commented: "It was cloudy so negative sighting".
Reading
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Faruq Bilbe from Reading 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 Faruq Bilbe commented: "There were only a few obvious clouds high in the sky, but long-distance visibility on the horizon was not good. I did not see even a hint of the Hilal, even with the binoculars".
Southampton (Mayflower Park)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Khalid Mahmood commented: "The Mayflower Park (Southampton) was clear and sunny this evening. Started observing from 20:50 BST (until 21:45), but the moon was not seen".
Stockton-on-Tees
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 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 Moon was not sighted after sunset time from Stockton On Tees".
Uffington
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim from Uffington City in the Oxfordshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Riyaz Bhikha from Uffington City in the Oxfordshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "Three brothers on location. Moon was not seen. The sky was hazy".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 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: "It was mostly cloudy in York today (25/7/2025), even though there was a small gap near sunset position, but the moon was not seen. Most of the UK was partly cloudy with some clear skies in the South West region, but we have not received any positive sighting report so far (at the time of this report)".
Guernsey
Vale
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Hafiz Imraan Moolla from Vale City in the Vake County (Guernsey) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Hafiz Imraan Moolla commented: "Waited till about moonset but cloudy on the horizon".
Morocco
Benslimane
Not seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
Tangier
Seen after sunset: On 25 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hatim El-Harrak from Tangier City in the Tangier-Tetouan Al-Hoceima County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Binoculars.
Mr Hatim El-Harrak commented: "We observed the crescent moon of Safar 1447 AH from Tangier on 25/7/2025. It was photographed [using a Canon 600D DSL camera with a 300mm telephoto lens], but not seen with the naked eye. However, it was seen further south of Morocco with the naked eye".
26 Jul 2025
United Kingdom
Blackburn
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hameed Mamaniat from Blackburn City in the Lancashire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Hameed Mamaniat commented: "The western horizon was mostly covered by clouds. Waited until moonset, no crescent seen".
Bolton
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 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: "The western sky was mostly covered by dark clouds. Crescent wasn't seen".
Seen before sunset: On 26 Jul 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 Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "We could see the moon with our naked eyes with difficulty due to the haze and clouds. [Submitted on 31/7/2025 - Admin]".
Dewsbury
Seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Hafiz Dr Ayyub Patel from Dewsbury City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Hafiz Dr Ayyub Patel commented: "I saw the waxing crescent moon at 9:20 pm BST from the attic of my home in Dewsbury on the 26th July 2025 by binoculars (20x80) and took photos with a Nikon P1100 camera. [Submitted on 28/7/2025 for Dr Ayyub Patel - Admin]".
Leeds (Seacroft)
Seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds (Seacroft) City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "There were lots of clouds in Leeds today, but I spotted the moon between the clouds at 21:28 & again at 21:34 BST".
Stockton-on-Tees
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 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 Crescent was not sighted in Stockton-on-Tees on the 26th July 2025. The sky was cloudy in the northwestern direction".
Surbiton
Not seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 2025, ICOUK member Mr Javed Rafiq from Surbiton City in the Surrey County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Javed Rafiq commented: "No crescent was seen. It was partly cloudy. Visibility was good, but cloud cover on the horizon meant that the low crescent was not visible".
York (New Earswick)
Seen after sunset: On 26 Jul 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 Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "I was able to see the Safar 1447 crescent moon with binoculars about 10 mins after sunset (9:26 pm BST) and also managed to take a few photos and a video before the camera battery died. By the time I returned with a spare battery, the moon had already gone into the dark clouds above the horizon, so I was unable to see it with the naked eye (which would have been possible after about 10 mins)".
Announcement for start of Safar 1447 AH
On Friday, 25th July 2025 (29th Muharram 1447), the Hilal of Safar 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Muharram 1447 will complete 30 days, and Safar 1447 AH will start on Sunday, 27th July 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Mirazam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (25/07/2025 22:15 BST)
Morocco (Regional): Safar 1447 AH will start on Saturday, 26th July 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).