Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1439 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1439 shows that moon will be born on 15 May 2018 at 11:48 GMT/UT, but it may not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 16 May 2018 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. (Lunar parameters at London sunset: Moon Age: 32 hrs, Alt: 9°. Elong: 19°, lag: 69 mins.) Hence, the month of Ramadan is most likely to start from 17 May 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1439 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1439 AH on 16 May 2018 (29th Shaban) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [iCalendar] [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1439 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
No observation reports available
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1439 AH
On Wednesday 16th May 2018 (29th Shaban 1439 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1439 was sighted in the UK as well as in Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Shaban 1439 AH will have 29-days and the month of Ramadan 1439 AH will start from Thursday 17th May 2018 (1st Tarawih from the night of Friday 16th May 2018), InShaAllah.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announce the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.