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Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1445 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 10 March 2024 at 09:00 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 11 March 2024, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start on 12 March 2024, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1445?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1445 AH on 11 & 12 March 2024 (29th Shaban 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]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Ramadan 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1445 AH
On Monday, 11th March 2024 (29th Shaban 1445 AH), the Hilal of Ramadan 1445 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Shaban 1445 AH will have 29 days, and Ramadan 1445 AH will start on Tuesday, 12th March 2024, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Saleh Albahry. Witnessed by: Dr Feras Tuma, Juned Patel, Maulana Hanif Dudhwala, and Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (11/3/2024 19:25 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Ramadan 1445 AH will start on Tuesday, 12th March 2024, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1445 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 9 February 2024 at 22:59 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 10 February 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but not in the UK. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start on 11 February 2024 in Morocco and 12 February 2024 in the UK, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1445 AH on 10 & 11 February 2024 (29th 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 Shaban
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Shaban 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1445 AH
On Saturday, 10th February 2024 (29th Rajab 1445 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1445 was not in the UK (Local). Therefore, the month of Rajab 1445 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Shaban 1445 AH will start on Monday, 12th February 2024 (making 15 Shaban 1445 fall on the night of 25 February 2024), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (10/2/2024 19:50 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Shaban 1445 AH will start on Sunday, 11th February 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1445 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 11 January 2024 at 11:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 12 January 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco and possibly in the UK too. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start on 13 January 2024 in Morocco and the next day in the UK, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1445 AH on 12 & 13 January 2024 (28th & 29th Jumada Al-Akhira) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. Note that we highly recommend looking for the moon on 12th January 2024 as a precaution (see Jumada-II 1445 announcement)! [Photo Competition] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1445 AH
On Friday, 12th January 2024 (28th Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1445 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah [*].
[*] We were unable to establish a minimum of two testimonies last month (14/12/2023) as required to end the month on the 29th. So, the month was completed as 30 days. However, we have received two testimonies of Hilal sighting (by binoculars) on the 28th of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445. Hence, the start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 will be back-dated to 15 December 2023, making the 12th January 2024 as the 29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 (see Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 Announcement).
Therefore, Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH will have 29 days (after back-dating), and Rajab 1445 AH will start on Saturday, 13th January 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani.
Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (13/1/2024 20:00 GMT
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rajab 1445 AH will start on Saturday, 13th January 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 12 December 2023 at 23:32 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date or the next day (13 December 2023). However, on 14 December 2023, the moon may be easily visible in Morocco but with difficulty in the UK (due to the low altitude during the Major Lunar Standstills). Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start on 15 December 2023 in Morocco and in the UK, InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH on 14 - 16 December 2023 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 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-Akhira 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH
On Thursday, 14th December 2023 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah [*].
[*] We are aware of just one sighting report, but a minimum of two reports are required to end the month on 29th. This report may be revised if further witnesses/clarification becomes available at a later date.
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH will complete 30 days, and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH will start on Saturday, 16th December 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (14/12/2023 19:45 GMT
Morocco (Regional): the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH will start on Friday, 15th December 2023, 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).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 13 November 2023 at 09:27 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco (MA) region on that date. However, on 14 November 2023, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but not in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula will most likely start on 15 November 2023 in Morocco and 16 November 2023 in 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 1445 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH on 14 - 16 November 2023 (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 1445 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH
On Tuesday, 14th November 2023 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 was not sighted in the UK (Local). Therefore, the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH will start on Thursday, 16th November 2023, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (14/11/2023 19:45 GMT)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH will start on Wednesday, 15th November 2023, 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).