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The ICOUK “Spot the Moon Photo Competition” was started in 2018 and the Hilal images shown below are some of the winning photos of the first day's crescent moon on the UK horizon. It is a testimony of the great achievements made by our members and living proof that the crescent moon can be sighted on the UK horizon, even under adverse weather conditions, Alhamdulillah (if an earnest effort is made).
 Photo by: Mohammad Arshad Baig; Location: Slough, Berkshire (UK); Date: 18/01/2018 16:56 GMT (for Jumada-I 1439) |
 Photo by: Suleman Aboo; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 17/02/2018 17:45 GMT (for Jumada-II 1439) |
 Photo by: Suleman Aboo; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 17/04/2018 20:18 BST (for Shaban 1439) |
 Photo by: Mohammad Arshad Baig; Location: Slough, Berkshire (UK); Date: 16/05/2018 21:24 BST (for Ramadan 1439) |
 Photo by: Younes Foster; Location: Ashbourne, Derbyshire (UK); Date: 15/06/2018 22:51 BST (for Shawwal 1439) |
 Photo by: Feras Tuma; Location: Cardiff, Wales (UK); Date: 10/10/2018 19:03 BST (for Safar 1440) |
 Photo by: Qamar Uddinl; Location: York, North Yorkshire (UK); Date: 6/2/2019 18:02 GMT (for Jumada-II 1440) |
 Photo by: Juned Patel; Location: Bolton, Lancashire (UK); Date: 6/5/2019 21:12 BST (for Ramadan 1440) |
 Photo by: Abubaker Sayed; Location: Stoke Newington, London (UK); Date: 4/6/2019 21:53 BST (for Shawwal 1440) |
 Photo by: Suleman Aboo; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 4/7/2019 21:59 BST (for Dhul Qa'dah 1440) |
 Photo by: Mohammad Arshad Baig; Location: Slough, Berkshire (UK); Date: 02/08/2019 21:17 BST (for Dhul Hijjah 1440) |
 Photo by: Juned Patel; Location: Bolton, Lancashire (UK); Date: 31/08/2019 20:39 BST (for Muharram 1441) |
 Photo by: Qamar Uddin; Location: York, Yorkshire (UK); Date: 25/02/2020 18:01 GMT (for Rajab 1441) |
 Photo by: Nasar Ramzan; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 25/03/2020 19:00 GMT (for Shaban 1441) |
 Photo by: Zeeshan Rana; Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire (UK); Date: 24/04/2020 20:39 BST (for Ramadan 1441) |
 Photo by: Aamir Sharif; Location: Newcastle, Northumberland (UK); Date: 24/05/2020 22:01 BST (for Shawwal 1441) |
 Photo by: Tajammul Ali; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 22/06/2020 22:16 BST (for Dhul Qa'dah 1441) |
 Photo by: Zakwan Hassan; Location: Exmouth, Devon (UK); Date: 22/07/2020 21:30 BST (for Dhul Hijjah 1441) |
 Photo by: Abubaker Sayed; Location: London, Greater London (UK); Date: 20/08/2020 20:37 BST (for Muharram 1442) |
 Photo by: Juned Patel; Location: Bolton, Lancashire (UK); Date: 14/01/2021 17:03 GMT (for Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 ) |
 Photo by: Hasan Kilic; Location: Helston, Cornwall (UK); Date: 13/04/2021 20:55 BST (for Ramadan 1442) |
 Photo by: Shuhena Islam; Location: Dundee, Scotland (UK); Date: 04/01/2022 16:49 GMT (for Jumada-II 1443) |
 Photo by: [1] Hendrik Stahlberg; Location: Brentwood, London (UK); Date: 02/04/2022 19:44 BST (for Ramadan 1443) |
 Photo by: [2] Dr Feras Tuma; Location: Cardiff, Wales (UK); Date: 02/04/2022 20:22 BST (for Ramadan 1443) |
 Photo by: Faruq Bilbe; Location: Reading (UK); Date: 21/04/2023 20:41 BST (for Shawwal 1444) |
 Photo by: Iftkhar Khan; Location: Farnborough (UK); Date: 19/06/2023 22:05 BST (for Dhul Hijjah 1444) |
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Hijjah 1440 shows that moon will be born on 1 August 2019 at 03:12 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible to the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 August 2019 it will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Hijjah is most likely to start from 3 August 2019 (so Eid-ul Adha is likely to be on Monday 12 August 2019), 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 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH on 1 - 2 August 2019 (29th Dhul Qa'dah & next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH
On Thursday 1st August 2019 (29th Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH) the Hilal of Dhul Hijjah 1440 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH will completed 30-days and the month of Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH will start from Saturday 3rd August 2019 (making Eid-ul Adha to be on Monday 12 August 2019), InShaAllah.
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
Note: We have received reliable reports from Saudi Arabia that none of the official Hilal Committee astronomers were able to sight the moon (12 hours old) on 1st August 2019, but the usual early-sighers from near Riyadh (Sudair/Tomair) have claimed a sighting and the court had accepted it. Saudi Scientist believes this is caused by the psychological bias of the Ummul Qura calendar date (running ahead of visibility), creating an image of the crescent moon inside the memory of the witnesses, even though it is not possible to be physically sighted by the human eye.
The advice of Saudi Ulama to Muslims outside Saudi Arabia is they should not follow the moon sighting reports of Saudi Arabia and should make their own arrangement based on the Sunnah of local sighting. (Ref: Is Eid-ul Adha connected with Hajj?).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1440 shows that moon will be born on 3 June 2019 at 10:02 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 4 June 2019 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and many countries of the world. Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start from 5 June 2019, InShaAllah. [When is Eid-ul Fitr 1440?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1440 AH on 4 June 2019 (29th Ramadan) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shawwal 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1440 AH
On Tuesday 4th June 2019 (29th Ramadan 1440 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1440 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Ramadan 1440 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shawwal 1440 AH will start from Wednesday 5th June 2019, 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 Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1440 shows that moon will be born on 2 July 2019 at 19:16 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 3 July 2019 the moon will be easily visible in Europe/West Africa. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start from 4 July 2019, InshaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 2 July 2019 across South America.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH on 3 - 4 July 2019 (29th Shawwal & 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH
On Wednesday 3rd July 2019 (29th Shawwal 1440 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 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 Shawwal 1440 AH will have 29-days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1440 AH will start from Thursday 4th July 2019, 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 Ramadan 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1440 shows that moon will be born on 4 May 2019 at 22:46 GMT/UT, but it may not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 6 May 2019, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Ramadan is most likely to start from 7 May 2019, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1440 AH on 5 - 6 May 2019 (29th Shaban & 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1440 AH
On Sunday 5th May 2019 (29th Shaban 1440 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1440 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Shaban 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1440 AH will start from Tuesday 7th May 2019 (1st Tarawih from the night of Monday 6th May 2019), InShaAllah.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announce the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.