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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 1 December 2024 at 06:21 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 December 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco but not in the UK (due to the low altitude during the Major Lunar Standstills). Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start on 3 and 4 December 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH on 2, 3 & 4 December 2024 (29th Jumada Al-Ula and the 2 next days) 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-Akhira 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH
On Monday, 2nd December 2024 (29th Jumada-I 1446 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH will start on Wednesday, 4th December 2024, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Bilal Banda, Imam Sabri Alabri, Shaykh Sulaiman Alsiyabi. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/12/2024 20:30 GMT).
Morocco (Regional): the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 3rd December 2024, 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 1 November 2024 at 12:47 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 3 November 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 4 November 2024 in Morocco and the UK (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 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH on 2, 3 & 4 November 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Thani and the next 2 days) 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 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
On Saturday, 2nd November 2024 (29th Rabi-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, the month of Rabi-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Saleh Albahry. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/11/2024 20:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, 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 Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 2 October 2024 at 18:49 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 4 October 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 5 October 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse on 2 October 2024 across South America.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 October 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal and the next 2 days) 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
On Thursday, 3rd October 2024 (29th Rabi-I 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-I 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/10/2024 20:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 2024, 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 3 September 2024 at 01:56 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 4 September 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 5 September 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse on 17-18 September 2024 across the UK, Europe and most of the world. [Why look for 3 days]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 September 2024 (29th Safar and the next 2 days) 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 (29th Safar 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Safar 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, InShaAllah..
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed. Witnessed by: Abdul Karim, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/09/2024 21:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, 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 Safar 1446 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 4 August 2024 at 11:13 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 5 August 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Safar is likely to start on 6 and 7 August 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1446 AH on 5 & 6 August 2024 (ie. 29th Muharram 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 Safar 1446 AH
Announcement for start of Safar 1446 AH
On Monday, 5th August 2024 (29th Muharram 1446 AH) the Hilal of Safar 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local) with binoculars. Therefore, the month of Muharram 1446 AH will have 29 days and the month of Safar 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by: Juned Patel, Anees Farooq, Mohammed Saleem, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (5/8/2024 22:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Safar 1446 AH will start on Tuesday, 6th August 2024, 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).




















