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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.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 17 February 2026 at 12:01 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 18 February 2026, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start on 19 February 2026, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1447?] Note that there will be a Solar Eclipse on 17 February 2026 in South Africa and South Americas and a Lunar Eclipse on 2 - 3 March 2026 across Asia/Europe to the Americas. Related: "Solar eclipse proves the inaccuracy of the Saudi Ummul Qura calendar" [English] | [اردو] | [বাংলা] | [العربية]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1447 AH on 18 & 19 February 2026 (29th Shaban 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 Ramadan 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1447 AH
On Wednesday, 18th February 2026 (29th Shaban 1447 AH), the Hilal of Ramadan 1447 was sighted in Guernsey, Channel Islands, British Isles (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Shaban 1447 AH will have 29 days, and Ramadan 1447 AH will start on Thursday, 19th February 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 (18/2/2026 18:50 GMT).
Note that the Local Moon Sighting boundary of the UK encompasses the entire British Isles (i.e., the UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands: Jersey/Guernsey), as these countries share the same visibility of the moon, without resulting in 28-31 day months. [Ref: bit.ly/LocalBoundary]
Morocco (Regional): Ramadan 1447 AH will start on Thursday, 19th February 2026, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 18 January 2026 at 19:52 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 20 January 2026, the moon may be visible in the UK and most of the world. Hence, Shaban is most likely to start on 21 January 2026 in the UK and Morocco, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1447 AH on 20 & 21 January 2026 (29th Rajab 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Shaban
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1447 AH
On Tuesday, 20th January 2026 (29th Rajab 1447 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1447 was sighted in the UK (Local) according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rajab 1447 AH will have 29 days and Shaban 1447 AH will start on Wednesday, 21st January 2026 (making 15 Shaban 1447 fall on the night of 3rd February 2026), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (20/01/2026 19:50 GMT).
Morocco (Regional): Shaban 1447 AH will start on Wednesday, 21st January 2026, 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 20 December 2025 at 01:43 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 21 December 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not be in the UK. Hence, Rajab is likely to start on 22 & 23 December 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1447 AH on 21 (precautionary), 22 & 23 December 2025 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 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] [Why look for 3 days] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1447 AH
On Monday, 22nd December 2025 (29th Jumada-II 1447 AH), the Hilal of Rajab 1447 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Jumada-II 1447 AH will have 29 days, and Rajab 1447 will start from Tuesday, 23rd December 2025, InshaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam MirAzam Khan (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (22/12/2025 19:50 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): Rajab 1447 AH will start on Monday, 22nd December 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from the 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1447 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 21 October 2025 at 12:25 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 23 October 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK until the next day. Hence, Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 24 & 25 October 2025 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH on 23, 24 & 25 October 2025 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 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] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH
On Thursday, 23rd October 2025 (29th Rabi-II 1447 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-II 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH will start on Saturday, 25th October 2025, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Mirazam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (23/10/2025 19:45 BST)
Morocco (Regional): Jumada Al-Ula 1447 AH will start on Friday, 24th October 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).