Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 16 May 2026 at 20:01 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 17 May 2026, it will be easily visible in the UK and most parts of the world. Hence, Dhul Hijjah1447 is most likely to start on 18 May 2026 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Wednesday, 27 May 2026), 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 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH on 17 & 18 May 2026 (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 1447 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
No observation reports available
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH
No announcement available
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