When is Ramadan/Eid 1447 in UK?

By Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (Jan 2026/Shaban 1447)

On Tue, 17/2/2026 (day of solar eclipse), the moon will not be possible to be seen (at UK sunset: Age 5 hrs, Alt 0°, Elong 2°, Illum 0.1%, Lag 6 mins). HMNAO Code F. The next day (18/2/2026) it will be easily visible (Code A).

On Thu, 19/3/2026, the moon may be possible to be seen [weather permitting] (at UK sunset: Age 17 hrs, Alt 7°, Elong 8°, Illum 0.7%, Lag 60 mins). HMNAO Code C.

Therefore, Ramadan 1447 is likely to start on Thu, 19/2/2026 and Eid-ul Fitr is likely to be on Fri, 20/3/2026, InshaAllah. 

Disclaimer: There is a difference of opinion between the UK moon sighters about whether Optical Aids (i.e., binoculars or telescopes) should be accepted or not. The ICOUK ulama are of the view that it should be accepted, InshaAllah. [Ref: fatawa bit.ly/UseofOpticalAids]

Reference: Summary of UK Moon Sighting Fatawa | "Solar eclipse proves the inaccuracy of the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar"  [English] | [اردو] | [বাংলা] | [العربية]