Notice: Please look for Jumada-II 1448 Hilal on 11-12 Nov 2026. Jzk [Read more]
Moon Sighting UK Procedure
(1) Sighting, (2) Reporting, (3) Testimony, and then (4) Declaration (by Ulama Panel) in all 12 months of the year according to the rules of Shariah (see Hilal Testimony Procedure)
Announcement for Jumada-I 1448
Local (UK-only): Start of Jumada-I 1448 on 14 October 2026, InShaAllah.View Observation Results for Jumada-I 1448 AH
Conditions for the UK to Follow Morocco's Moon Sightings
There are many old fatawa advising UK to follow local moon sightings and "if it's cloudy, follow Morocco". However, there are also many Ahadith that state, "if it's cloudy, complete 30-days". So, how do we resolve this contradiction? Please read the short article below, titled "Conditions for the UK to Follow Morocco's Moon Sightings", to resolve the above conflict in rulings. Translations also provided in Urdu, Bengali & Arabic. [Read more]
Beyond Moon Age: Factors Affecting Crescent Visibility in the UK
Question: Why couldn't we see a 2-day-old moon in the UK in September 2026, but we could see a 1-day-old moon in February 2026 (or even a younger moon in May 2025)? Answer: The moon's age alone isn't an accurate indicator of its visibility in the UK. [Read more] Must the UK follow Saudi Arabia?
The Islamic month begins with the sighting of the crescent moon (in your country) - not simply because another country has announced a new month.[Read more]
Months of 28-31 days (UK vs. Saudi/S.Africa)
The 1984 UK Moon Sighting criteria, [see video] based on Fatwa Rahimiyyah, states that the moon must be sought on the UK horizon when there is a geographical possibility, before considering any foreign news. The 1448 Hijri table shows that if we start or end the month based on UK moon sightings, then following a far-distant foreign country could lead to 28- or 31-day months! Ref: Seeking Unity in Diversity [Read more] The 1984 Moon Sighting Criteria Review [Read more]
Optical Aids Policy for UK Moon Sightings 
[Read more] [Is it Sunnah?]
UK Moon Sighting Fatwa [Shifting from Saudi Arabia] [Optical Aids]
Is Global Sighting Proven from the Quran and Sunnah? [Read more]
Explanation of the UK and Morocco calendars (1444) [YouTube] | [Comparison]
Towards Local Moon Sighting (UK) | UK Moon Sighting Locations (1437-1444)
Why look for the moon after 29th date? | First day's moon on the UK horizon
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