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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 shows that moon will be born on 26 February 2017 at 14:58 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 27 February 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. The lunar parameter of the moon on Monday 27 February 2017 at London sunset will be, Age: 26.6 hrs, Alt: 10°, Elongation: 14°, Illuminated: 1.4%, Lagtime: 72 mins. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is most likely to start from 28 February 2017, InshaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 26 February 2017 across South America/Africa.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH on 27 February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
On Monday 27th February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will start from Tuesday 28th February 2017, Insha-Allah.
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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1438 shows that moon will be born on 28 March 2017 at 02:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 29 March 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 30 March 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1438 AH on 28 March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1438 AH
On Tuesday 28th March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1438 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rajab 1438 AH will start from Thursday 30th March 2017, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban and Dhul Qa'dah.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1438 shows that moon will be born on 26 April 2017 at 12:16 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 27 April 2017 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. The lunar parameter of the moon on Thursday 27 April 2017 at London sunset will be, Age: 31 hrs, Alt: 10°, Elongation: 19°, Illuminated: 2.6%, Lagtime: 77 mins. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start from 28 April 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1438 AH on 27 April 2017 (29th Rajab) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1438 AH
On Thursday 27th April 2017 (29th Rajab 1438 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1438 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Rajab 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shaban 1438 AH will start from Friday 28th April 2017, making 15th Shaban to be on Friday 12th May 2017 (i.e. from the night of Thursday 11th May), Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban and Dhul Qa'dah.
The Saudi official Hilal Committees have looked for the moon of Shaban on 26th April 2017 (29th Rajab according to the official Ummul Qura Calendar (UQC)) and reported negative sightings. The usual early-sighters from near Riyadh (Shaqra and Sudair) also reported negative sightings due to clouds. Therefore, their un-announced start of Shaban is also from 28th April 2017, but from 27th April 2017 based on the official UQC date. To avoid any confusions and false sighting reports from Saudi Arabia (which happens very often), we recommend all UK (and European) residents to follow the actual Hilal sighting reports by the human eye (Muhaqaq Ruyat Basari) on our ICOUK website and not the dates published in Saudi Arabia (not even the calendars displayed in the Holy Mosques)!
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1438 shows that moon will be born on 25 May 2017 at 19:44 GMT/UT, but it may not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 26 May 2017 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Ramadan is most likely to start from 27 May 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1438 AH on 26 May 2017 (29th Shaban) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1438 AH
On Friday 26th May 2017 (29th Shaban 1438 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1438 was not sighted in the UK, but it was sighted in Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Shaban 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Ramadan 1438 AH will start from Saturday 27th May 2017 (1st Tarawih from the night of Friday 26th May 2017), Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announce the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1438 shows that moon will be born on 24 June 2017 at 02:31 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 25 June 2017 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start from 26 June 2017, InshaAllah.
Please note that according to reliable scientific predictions (Imkan e Ruyat), we are expecting negative sighting reports from the Middle East to West Africa. Therefore, please be aware of false sighting claims to match the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar, which does not match the visibility of the moon.
Realise also that if there is a genuine Hilal sighting from the East (e.g. Saudi Arabia) then it must be seen a few hours later to the West (e.g. Morocco), as the moon will be bigger, brighter and higher in the sky. If this is not the case, then the sighting report from the East must be a mistake (or a fabrication)!
It is stated in Fiqh texts (by Shaykhul Islam Ibn Taimyyah (RA), Majmua Fatawa, vol.13/p.62): ان الرؤية تختلف باختلاف التشريق والتغريب، فإنه متى رؤي في المشرق وجب ان يري في المغرب ولا ينعكس
Meaning: If there is a Hilal sighting in the East, then it must be sighted in the West (but not the other way around)
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1438 AH on 24 June 2017 (29th Ramadan) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1438 AH
On Saturday 24th June 2017 (29th Ramadan 1438 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1438 AH was not sighted in the the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Ramaadan 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shawwal 1438 AH will start from Monday 26th June 2017, Insha-Allah. Eid Mubarak!
Note that Saudi Arabia normally make their Shawwal announcement on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
We have received reliable reports that none of the official Hilal Committees in Saudi Arabia were able to sight the moon on Saturday 24th June 2017, but the usual early-sighters from near Riyadh (Shaqra/Sudair) have claimed a sighting which has been accepted by the court. Negative sighting reports from Oman MERA.