Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 30 December 2024 at 22:27 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 1 January 2025, the moon may be visible in Morocco and the UK. Hence, the month of Rajab is likely to start on 2 January 2025 in Morocco and the UK, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1446 AH on 1 & 2 January 2025 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 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] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
01 Jan 2025
United Kingdom
Anglezarke
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Anglezarke City in the Lancashire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "Completely cloudy, negative sighting".
Ashton-under-Lyne
Seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Ms Rahma Alfarsy from Ashton-under-Lyne City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Rahma Alfarsy commented: "After a completely overcast stormy day, the partly cleared with strong winds moving the clouds across the sky. Alhamdulillah, the breaks in the cloud revealed clear patches of sky in which the bright crescent could be clearly seen with the naked eye. Aneeqa Khan first saw it as it was setting onto rooftops in between the chimneys, followed by Rahma Alfarsy".
Birmingham
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Umar Hussain from Birmingham City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Umar Hussain commented: "Unable to see [the moon] in Aston, Birmingham".
Blackburn (Mellor)
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Mohammad Quraishi from Blackburn (Mellor) City in the Lancashire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Mohammad Quraishi commented: "The crescent was NOT SEEN in Blackburn tonight due to cloud cover over the western horizon".
Brentwood
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hendrik Stahlberg from Brentwood City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Hendrik Stahlberg commented: "There were thick clouds and rain in Essex, so the moon was not seen".
Brotton
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Brotton City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Julie Breen commented: "Very cloudy with only occasionally breaks".
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Ms Shemanara Haq from Brotton City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Shemanara Haq commented: "Observation just before sunset 3:50 PM til moonset time 5:15 PM. Observed with Sr Julie and Sr Lucy and one non-Muslim sister. Negative sighting from Brotton village. The first photo was taken at sunset time and the second one an hour later".
Cradley Heath
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Modoris Ali from Cradley Heath City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "I was on my way home from the Mosque after Maghrib prayers. I was observing the skies for 40 minutes but I couldn't see the moon".
Dewsbury
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Abdullah Ahmed from Dewsbury City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Edinburgh
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Zahid Ali from Edinburgh City in the Scotland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Zahid Ali commented: "Crescent moon not seen".
Leeds
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "I was at the sighting point before sunset so I was aware of the sunset point. Very windy, cloudy & wet here in Leeds. Not sighted".
Leicester
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim from Leicester City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Manchester (Longsight)
Seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Aamir Din from Manchester (Longsight) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Aamir Din commented: "I have seen the crescent moon from my attic room (window), through a break in the clouds. (Submitted on 2/1/2025 - Admin)".
Portsmouth
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Mizanul Amin Babar from Portsmouth City in the Hampshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Mizanul Amin Babar commented: "The sky was totally covered by clouds with heavy rain. Crescent moon not seen".
Sheffield
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Ms Maria Elena Rivas from Sheffield City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Maria Elena Rivas commented: "Looked out from the top of 5 story building with my daughter and 3 of her friends. The sky was partly clouded, but a thick cloud was quickly moving toward the moon's location and so we weren't able to spot the moon".
Southampton
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Imam Kasim Sumra from Southampton City in the Hampshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Imam Kasim Sumra commented: "Due to heavy rain it was not possible to see the Hilal".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, 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 or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was raining earlier today and cloudy after sunset so the moon was not seen. It appears most of the UK was cloudy too".
Morocco
Benslimane
Seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, 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.
Tangier
Seen after sunset: On 01 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hatim El-Harrak from Tangier City in the Tangier-Tetouan Al-Hoceima County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Hatim El-Harrak commented: "Taken with my camera lens today after Maghrib, here are the pictures of the crescent moon of Rajab 1446. '**May Allah bring it back to us and to you with goodness, faith, safety, Islam, and success in obedience, O Generous Lord, and your Lord is Allah, a crescent moon of guidance and goodness**'".
02 Jan 2025
United Kingdom
Bolton
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Dewsbury
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Abdullah Ahmed from Dewsbury City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Abdullah Ahmed commented: "I first sighted it by the naked eye at 3:30 pm before sunset [followed by sightings after sunset] ".
Edinburgh
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Zahid Ali from Edinburgh City in the Scotland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Leeds
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "I managed to sight the Hilal clearly today from Leeds".
Portsmouth
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Mizanul Amin Babar from Portsmouth City in the Hampshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Mizanul Amin Babar commented: "Moon sighted in a clear dark sky".
Reading
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Faruq Bilbe from Reading City in the Berkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Faruq Bilbe commented: "There was way too much cloud and rain yesterday to even see the sun, but totally different today! The moon was easily spotted without any effort".
Surbiton
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Mr Javed Rafiq from Surbiton City in the Surrey County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Javed Rafiq commented: "The crescent moon was seen. The photo is not clear, but it was seen clearly".
York (New Earswick)
Seen after sunset: On 02 Jan 2025, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "I could easily see the Rajab 1446 Hilal before sunset today (2/1/2025) with my naked eye in bright sunlit sky conditions (after my recent eye cataract surgery), Alhamdulillah. Those who wear glasses need to use a good pair of astronomy binoculars (at least 10x50 type) to find the moon and then try to see it with the naked eye (weather permitting)".
Announcement for start of Rajab 1446 AH
UPDATE: The start of Rajab 1446 will be backdated to Thursday, 2/1/2025, InshaAllah; as we have received an additional testimony from a male witness (completing the Shariah requirements). Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (2/1/2025 22:30 GMT).
On Wednesday, 1st January 2025 (29th Jumada-II 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rajab 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), and we have received partial testimonies (from two sisters), but are awaiting further testimonies from male witnesses.[See bit.ly/TestimonyPolicy ] Therefore, Jumada-II 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rajab 1446 will start from Friday, 3rd January 2025, InshaAllah. This declaration may be backdated after receiving further testimonies. Please note that it is a communal obligation (Fardh Al-Kifaya) for UK Muslims to report their monthly sightings, to minimise delays with declarations. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (1/1/2025 20:00/22:30 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rajab 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 2nd January 2025, 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).