Crescent Moon Visibility of Safar 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 4 August 2024 at 11:13 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 5 August 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Safar is likely to start on 6 and 7 August 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1446 AH on 5 & 6 August 2024 (ie. 29th Muharram 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 Safar 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
No observation reports available
Announcement for start of Safar 1446 AH
No announcement available
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).