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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1440 shows that moon will be born on 5 April 2019 at 08:50 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 6 April 2019 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 7 April 2019, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1440 AH on 5 - 6 April 2019 (29th Rajab & 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1440 AH
On Friday 5th April 2019 (29th Rajab 1440 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 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 Rajab 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shaban 1440 AH will start from Sunday 7th April 2019, making 15th Shaban to be on Sunday 21st April 2019 (i.e. from the night of Saturday 20th April), 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 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1440 shows that moon will be born on 6 March 2019 at 16:04 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 7 March 2019 the moon will be visible in most of the Europe/West Africa. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 8 March 2019, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1440 AH on 7 March 2019 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira) 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1440 AH
On Thursday 7th March 2019 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rajab 1440 AH will start from Friday 8th March 2019, 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 shows that moon will be born on 4 February 2019 at 21:04 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 6 February 2019 the moon will be visible in in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start from 7 February 2019, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH on 5 - 6 February 2019 (29th Jumada Al-Ula & 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH
On Tuesday 5th February 2019 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1440 AH will start from Thursday 7th February 2019, 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1440 shows that moon will be born on 6 January 2019 at 01:28 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 7 January 2019 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and all other countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 8 January 2019, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 6 January 2019 across Asia/Pacific.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH on 6 - 7 January 2019 (29th Rabi-ul Thani & 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
On Sunday 6th January 2019 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH will start from Tuesday 8th January 2019, 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 Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1440 shows that moon will be born on 7 December 2018 07:20 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 8 December 2018 the moon will be visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start from 9 December 2018, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH on 7 - 8 December 2018 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal & 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH
On Friday 7th December 2018 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH will start from Sunday 9th December 2018, 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).