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Looking at the past few years of observation data, it appears that (1) it is possible to sight the first day’s Hilal on the UK horizon throughout the year (if a real effort is made), (2) attempting to sight the Hilal on the UK 29th, shows it will more than double the number 29th day’s sightings compared to looking on Morocco 29th (see YouTube Video). [charts] [View Observation Results] [UK Moon Sighting Fatawa]
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Note: a lunar calendar is self-correcting and does not accumulate errors. For example, if a 29th-day sighting was missed (eg. 3/3/2022), leading to completing 30-days, then the following month's 30th (eg. 2/4/2022) will become 29th, without affecting the subsequent months!
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 29 June 2022 at 2:52 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 30 June 2022, it will be easily visible in the UK to Morocco region and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Hijjah is most likely to start from 1 July 2022 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Sunday 10 July 2022), InShaAllah. See also: Significance and Virtues of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days) | Is Eid-ul Adha Connected with Hajj? | [YouTube]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH on 29 & 30 June 2022 (29th Dhul Qa'dah & 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 Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH
On Wednesday 29th June 2022 (29th Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH) the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1443 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 Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Hijjah 1443 AH will start from Friday 1st July 2022 (making Day of Arafah fasting on Saturday 9th July 2022 and Eid-ul Adha to be on Sunday 10th July 2022), InShaAllah.
For UK-only moon sighting announcements please visit the New Crescent Society (NCS) website.
Significance of Dhul Hijjah (first 10 days)
1. Ibn Abbas (رضي الله عنه) reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah)." He was asked: "O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?" He (ﷺ) replied, "Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it." (Bukhari, Book 9, Hadith 259)
2. Abu Qatadah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Prophet (ﷺ) was asked about the observance of Saum (fasting) on the day of Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah). He said, "It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year." (Muslim, Book 9, Hadith 260)
Note that Saudi Arabia normally make official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Hijjah on www.spa.gov.sa website
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 30 May 2022 at 11:30 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 31 May 2022 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 1 June 2022, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH on 30 & 31 May 2022 (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] [Announcement]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
On Monday 30th May 2022 (29th Shawwal 1443 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 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 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH will start from Wednesday 1st June 2022, InShaAllah.
For UK-only moon sighting announcements please visit the New Crescent Society (NCS) website.
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 1443 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 30 April 2022 at 20:28 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 1 May 2022, 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 2 May 2022, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a partial lunar eclipse on 30 April 2022 across South America and a total lunar eclipse on 15 - 16 May 2022 across Africa to the Americas.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1443 AH on 1 & 2 May 2022 (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 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1443 AH
On Sunday 1st May 2022 (29th Ramadan 1443 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1443 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in the Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Advice: As per the agreed ICOUK criteria, the month of Ramadan 1443 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shawwal 1443 AH will start from Monday 2nd May 2022, InShaAllah. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims (and don't forget to share your Hilal photo on the ICOUK website)!
For UK-only moon sighting announcements please visit the New Crescent Society (NCS) 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 1443 AH
Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 1 April 2022 at 6:24 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 April 2022, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start from 3 April 2022, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan 1443?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1443 AH on 1 - 2 April 2022 (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] [Announcement]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1443 AH
On Friday 1st April 2022 (29th Shaban 1443 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1443 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Advice: As per the agreed ICOUK criteria, the month of Shaban 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1443 AH will start from Sunday 3rd April 2022 (1st Tarawih from the night of Saturday 2nd April 2022), InShaAllah.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announce the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.