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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1442 shows that moon will be born on 10 June 2021 at 10:53 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 11 June 2021 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start from 12 June 2021, InshaAllah. Note that there will be an annular solar eclipse on 10 June 2021 across Europe/Asia/Africa.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH on 10 & 11 June 2021 (29th Shawwal & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH
On Thursday 10th June 2021 (29th Shawwal 1442 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view). Therefore, the month of Shawwal 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1442 AH will start from Saturday 12th June 2021, InShaAllah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Qa'dah (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1442 shows that the moon will be born on 11 May 2021 at 19:00 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region (or anywhere in the whole world) on that date. However, on 12 May 2021, the moon may not be seen in the UK (by the naked eye) but it is likely to be seen in the West African countries, including Morocco (Dakhla). Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start from 13 May 2021, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a total lunar eclipse on 26 May 2021 across Australia to the Americas (bypassing the UK).
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1442 AH on 12 & 13 May 2021 (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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1442 AH
On Wednesday 12th May 2021 (29th Ramadan 1442 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1442 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Ramadan 1442 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shawwal 1442 AH will start from Thursday 13th May 2021, InShaAllah. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims (and don't forget to share your Hilal photo on ICOUK website)!
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 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1442 shows that the moon will be born on 12 April 2021 at 02:31 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 13 April 2021, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start from 14 April 2021, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan 2021?]
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1442 AH on 12 & 13 April 2021 (29th Shaban & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1442 AH
On Monday 12th April 2021 (29th Shaban 1442 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1442 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Shaban 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1442 AH will start from Wednesday 14th April 2021 (1st Tarawih from the night of Tuesday 13th April 2021), InShaAllah.
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 Shaban 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1442 shows that moon will be born on 13 March 2021 at 10:21 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 14 March 2021 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start from 15 March 2021, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1442 AH on 13 - 14 March 2021 (29th Rajab & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Shaban
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1442 AH
On Saturday 13th March 2021 (29th Rajab 1442 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1442 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, (as per the agreed criteria) the month of Rajab 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shaban 1442 AH will start from Monday 15th March 2021, making 15th Shaban to be on Monday 29th March 2021 (i.e. from the night of Sunday 28th March), InShaAllah.
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 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1442 shows that moon will be born on 11 February 2021 at 19:06 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region (or anywhere in the whole world) on that date. However, on 12 February 2021 the moon will be visible in most of the Europe/West Africa. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 13 February 2021, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1442 AH on 12 - 13 February 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1442 AH
On Friday 12th February 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1442 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rajab 1442 AH will start from Saturday 13th February 2021, InShaAllah.
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).