Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 19 March 2026 at 01:23 GMT/UT, and it may be visible to the naked eye (after finding it with Optical Aids) in the UK to the Morocco region on that date (weather permitting). However, on 20 March 2026, the moon may be easily seen in the UK and in most parts of the world. Hence, Shawwal is most likely to start on 20 and/or 21 March 2026, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1447?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1447 AH on 19 & 20 March 2026 (29th Ramadan 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 Shawwal 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1447 AH
On Thursday, 19th March 2026 (29th Ramadan 1447 AH), the Hilal of Shawwal 1447 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah (with Optical Aids). Therefore, Ramadan 1447 AH will have 29 days, and Shawwal 1447 AH will start on Friday, 20th March 2026, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (19/3/2026 20:25 GMT). [Ref: Use Of Optical Aids for UK Moon Sightings]
Morocco (Regional): Shawwal 1447 AH will start on Friday, 20th March 2026, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Note that Saudi Arabia normally make their Shawwal announcement on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.