Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 1 November 2024 at 12:47 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day. However, on 3 November 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 4 November 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH on 2, 3 & 4 November 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Thani and the next 2 days) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
02 Nov 2024
United Kingdom
Bolton
Not seen before sunset: On 02 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "Negative sighting, as it was totally cloudy".
London (Battersea)
Not seen after sunset: On 02 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Mr Ali Khan from London (Battersea) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
York (New Earswick)
Not seen before sunset: On 02 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was totally cloudy in York today (2/11/2024) so the moon was not seen. The moonset was about 10 mins before sunset, as is the case sometimes during the Major Lunar Standstill months in the UK. We hope it will be seen tomorrow, InshaAllah".
Saudi Arabia
Madinah (Mount Uhud)
Not seen after sunset: On 02 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Shaykh Sulayman Gani from Madinah (Mount Uhud) City in the Medina Province County (Saudi Arabia) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Shaykh Sulayman Gani commented: "I set out from having performed my Asr Salah inside Masjid Nabawy. Brother Fuad from the UK accompanied me. The Uhud Mount is about 8km from the Masjid Nabawy. The weather was good. At Uhud, we climbed onto Jabal Rumaat hill. We observed the Western horizon. The sun disappeared behind the thick clouds at least half an hour before sunset. We could not see the crescent moon".
03 Nov 2024
United Kingdom
Cradley Heath
Not seen before sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Mr Modoris Ali from Cradley Heath City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "The skies were totally cloudy in my area for the last few days, before and after Maghrib".
Middlesbrough
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Middlesbrough City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Julie Breen commented: "Complete cloud cover".
Middlesbrough
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Ms Shemanara Haq from Middlesbrough City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Shemanara Haq commented: "Negative sighting with 9 year old son from Mandale Carpark with naked eyes. Complete cloud cover. Sunset 16.23pm and Moonset 16.33pm. Observation before sunset til moonset. ".
Norwich (Fakenham)
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Norwich (Fakenham) City in the Norfolk County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "On the 3rd November 2024, the sky below 12 degrees remained cloudy where I was, but the above was clear and I have not seen the moon. Yesterday, on the 2nd November, the sky was totally cloudy but had it been clear sky I still would not have seen it".
York (Clifford’s Tower)
Not seen before sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (Clifford’s Tower) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was totally cloudy again today (3/11/2024) so the sunset was not seen or the moon. However, I went to York Clifford’s Tower rooftop to survey the location to check the possibility of viewing the moonset at the southernmost point during the upcoming Major Lunar Standstills next month (on 3/12/2024). It appears to be a good location for a public event, subject to weather conditions. The attached photos simply show the views from SW to NW horizons (York Minister)".
Morocco
Benslimane
Seen after sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Prof Hassan Talibi from Benslimane City in the Casablanca-Settat County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Saudi Arabia
Madinah Munawwarah
Seen after sunset: On 03 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Shaykh Sulayman Gani from Madinah Munawwarah City in the Medina Province County (Saudi Arabia) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Shaykh Sulayman Gani commented: "After the Maghrib Salah in the Madinah Jurf area outside the Masjid, I spotted the hilal easily with the naked eye. Dr Muhammed Rifaee and his son were casually walking passed. In my excitement, I invited him to join me. He was very pleased that we sighted the hilal from outside his home. He invited us into his beautiful home for delicious Qahwa and Madinah dates".
04 Nov 2024
United Kingdom
York (New Earswick)
Not seen before sunset: On 04 Nov 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was totally cloudy today, once again, so the moon was not seen. The same case was in most of the UK (as often happens in November)".
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH
On Saturday, 2nd November 2024 (29th Rabi-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, the month of Rabi-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Saleh Albahry. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/11/2024 20:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Monday, 4th November 2024, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
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).