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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1438 shows that moon will be born on 29 December 2016 06:53 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 30 December 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 31 December 2016, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH on 29 December 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 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH
On Thursday 29 December 2016 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1438 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH will start from Saturday 31 December 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 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1438 shows that moon will be born on 28 January 2017 at 00:07 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 29 January 2017 the moon will be easily visible in all countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 30 January 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH on 28 January 2017 (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 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH
On Saturday 28 January 2017 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH will start from Monday 30th January 2017, 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 shows that moon will be born on 26 February 2017 at 14:58 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 27 February 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. The lunar parameter of the moon on Monday 27 February 2017 at London sunset will be, Age: 26.6 hrs, Alt: 10°, Elongation: 14°, Illuminated: 1.4%, Lagtime: 72 mins. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is most likely to start from 28 February 2017, InshaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 26 February 2017 across South America/Africa.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH on 27 February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula) 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-Akhira 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH
On Monday 27th February 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will start from Tuesday 28th February 2017, 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1438 shows that moon will be born on 28 March 2017 at 02:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 29 March 2017 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 30 March 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1438 AH on 28 March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1438 AH
On Tuesday 28th March 2017 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1438 was not sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1438 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rajab 1438 AH will start from Thursday 30th March 2017, Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban and Dhul Qa'dah.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1438 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1438 shows that moon will be born on 26 April 2017 at 12:16 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 27 April 2017 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. The lunar parameter of the moon on Thursday 27 April 2017 at London sunset will be, Age: 31 hrs, Alt: 10°, Elongation: 19°, Illuminated: 2.6%, Lagtime: 77 mins. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start from 28 April 2017, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1438 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1438 AH on 27 April 2017 (29th Rajab) 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 Shaban 1438 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1438 AH
On Thursday 27th April 2017 (29th Rajab 1438 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1438 was sighted in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Rajab 1438 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shaban 1438 AH will start from Friday 28th April 2017, making 15th Shaban to be on Friday 12th May 2017 (i.e. from the night of Thursday 11th May), Insha-Allah.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement from Safar to Shaban and Dhul Qa'dah.
The Saudi official Hilal Committees have looked for the moon of Shaban on 26th April 2017 (29th Rajab according to the official Ummul Qura Calendar (UQC)) and reported negative sightings. The usual early-sighters from near Riyadh (Shaqra and Sudair) also reported negative sightings due to clouds. Therefore, their un-announced start of Shaban is also from 28th April 2017, but from 27th April 2017 based on the official UQC date. To avoid any confusions and false sighting reports from Saudi Arabia (which happens very often), we recommend all UK (and European) residents to follow the actual Hilal sighting reports by the human eye (Muhaqaq Ruyat Basari) on our ICOUK website and not the dates published in Saudi Arabia (not even the calendars displayed in the Holy Mosques)!