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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1448 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 9 December 2026 at 00:52 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 10 December 2026, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not be in the UK. Hence, Rajab is likely to start on 11 & 12 December 2026 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 1448 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1448 AH on 11, 12 & 13 December 2026 (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 1448 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1448 AH
No announcement available
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-Akhira 1448 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 9 November 2026 at 07:02 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 10 November 2026, the moon may be visible in Morocco but not in the UK (due to the low altitude during the Major Lunar Standstills). Hence, Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start on 11 & 12 November 2026 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-Akhira 1448 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1448 AH on 11, 12 & 13 November 2026 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 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-Akhira 1448 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1448 AH
No announcement available
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 1448 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 10 October 2026 at 15:50 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 2026, 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 13 & 14 October 2026 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 1448 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1448 AH on 12, 13 & 14 October 2026 (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 1448 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1448 AH
No announcement available
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 1448 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 11 September 2026 at 03:27 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 12 September 2026, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 13 & 14 September 2026 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1448 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1448 AH on 12, 13 & 14 September 2026 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1448 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1448 AH
No announcement available
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 1448 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1448 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 12 August 2026 at 17:37 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date (or anywhere in the world). However, on 13 August 2026, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but not in the UK. Hence, Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 14 & 15 August 2026 in Morocco and the UK, respectively (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Solar Eclipse on 12 August 2026 in UK, Europe, and much of North America and a Lunar Eclipse on 28 August 2026 across the UK, Europe and most of the world. 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1448 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1448 AH on 13 & 14 August 2026 (29th Safar 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1448 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1448 AH
No announcement available
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).