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Last Updated: 13 January 2024

Crescent Moon Visibility of Rajab 1445 AH

Prediction: 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]

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] [Announcement] 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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Last Updated: 14 December 2023

Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Akhira 1445 AH

Prediction: 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]

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] [Announcement] [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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Last Updated: 14 November 2023

Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1445 AH

Prediction: 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]

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] [Announcement] [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).

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Last Updated: 15 October 2023

Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1445 AH

Prediction: The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1445 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 14 October 2023 at 17:55 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. However, on 16 October 2023, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 17 October 2023 in Morocco and in the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. Note that there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse on 14 October 2023 across West Africa to the Americas and a Partial Lunar Eclipse on 28 - 29 October 2023 from Europe to Australia (i.e., across most parts of the world). [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A]

When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH

Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH on 15 - 17 October 2023 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 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] [Announcement] [Why look for 3 days]

Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH

Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH

On Sunday, 15th October 2023 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1445 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 was not sighted in the UK (Local). Therefore, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1445 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH will start on Tuesday, 17th October 2023, InShaAllah.

Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (15/10/2023 20:00 BST)

Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1445 AH will start on Tuesday, 17th October 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).