Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 3 September 2024 at 01:56 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 4 September 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 5 and 6 September 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse on 17-18 September 2024 across the UK, Europe and most of the world. [Why look for 3 days]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH on 4 & 5 September 2024 (29th Safar 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
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ICOUK Moon Report
No observation reports available
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 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).