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Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1437 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1437 shows that moon will be born on 13 October 2015 at 00:06 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 14 October 2015 the moon will be easily visible throughout most of the world. Hence, the month of Muharram is most likely to start from 15 October 2015.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1437 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1437 AH on 13 October 2015 (29th Dhul Hijjah) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Muharram 1437 AH
Announcement for start of Muharram 1437 AH
The Hilal of Muharram 1437 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region on Tuesday 13th October 2015 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1437 AH). We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Dhul Hijjah 1437 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Muharram 1437 AH will start from Thursday 15th October 2015, making Ashura (10 Muharram) to fall on Saturday 24th October 2015, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia did not sight the moon on Tuesday 13th October 2015 from the usual places near Riyadh (Shaqra/Sudair) due to clouds. Hence, they may also start the month from Thursday 15th October 2015.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Safar 1437 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1437 shows that moon will be born on 11 November 2015 at 17:47 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 12 November 2015 the moon will be easily visible in many countries of the world. Hence, the month of Safar is most likely to start from 13 November 2015.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1437 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1437 AH on 12 November 2015 (29th Muharram) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Safar 1437 AH
Announcement for start of Safar 1437 AH
The Hilal of Safar 1437 was not sighted in the UK, but it was sighted in Morocco on Thursday 12th November 2015 (29th Muharram 1437 AH). We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Muharram 1437 AH will have 29-days and the month of Safar 1437 AH will start from Friday 13th November 2015, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 shows that moon will be born on 11 December 2015 at 10:29 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 12 December 2015 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start from 13 December 2015.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH on 11 December 2015 (29th Safar) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH
The Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region on Friday 11th December 2015 (29th Safar 1437 AH). We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Safar 1437 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH will start from Sunday 13th December 2015, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting annoucement from Safar to Shaban.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1437 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1437 shows that moon will be born on 10 January 2016 01:30 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 11 January 2016 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start from 12 January 2016.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH on 10 January 2016 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH
The Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region on Sunday 10th January 2016 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH). We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1437 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH will start from Tuesday 12th January 2016, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting annoucement from Safar to Shaban.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1437 shows that moon will be born on 8 February 2016 at 14:39 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 9 February 2016 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 10 February 2016.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH on 9 February 2016 (29th Rabi-ul Thani) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form.
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH
The Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 was sighted in the UK and in Morocco on Tuesday 9th February 2016 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH). We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1437 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1437 AH will start from Wednesday 10th February 2016, Insha-Allah.
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).