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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 30 May 2022 at 11:30 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 31 May 2022 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Dhul Qa'dah is most likely to start from 1 June 2022, InshaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH on 30 & 31 May 2022 (29th Shawwal & 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 Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH
On Monday 30th May 2022 (29th Shawwal 1443 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view). Therefore, the month of Shawwal 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1443 AH will start from Wednesday 1st June 2022, InShaAllah.
For UK-only moon sighting announcements please visit the New Crescent Society (NCS) website.
Note that Saudi Arabia do not normally make any official Hilal Sighting announcement for Dhul Qa'dah (as they usually follow the Ummul Qura Calendar).
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shawwal 1443 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 30 April 2022 at 20:28 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region (or anywhere in the whole world) on that date. However, on 1 May 2022, the moon may not be seen in the UK (by the naked eye) but it is likely to be seen in the West African countries, including Morocco (Dakhla). Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start from 2 May 2022, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a partial lunar eclipse on 30 April 2022 across South America and a total lunar eclipse on 15 - 16 May 2022 across Africa to the Americas.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1443 AH on 1 & 2 May 2022 (29th Ramadan 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 Shawwal 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1443 AH
On Sunday 1st May 2022 (29th Ramadan 1443 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1443 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in the Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Advice: As per the agreed ICOUK criteria, the month of Ramadan 1443 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shawwal 1443 AH will start from Monday 2nd May 2022, InShaAllah. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims (and don't forget to share your Hilal photo on the ICOUK website)!
For UK-only moon sighting announcements please visit the New Crescent Society (NCS) website.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally make their Shawwal announcement on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1443 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 1 April 2022 at 6:24 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 April 2022, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start from 3 April 2022, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan 1443?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1443 AH on 1 - 2 April 2022 (29th Shaban & 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 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1443 AH
On Friday 1st April 2022 (29th Shaban 1443 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1443 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Advice: As per the agreed ICOUK criteria, the month of Shaban 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1443 AH will start from Sunday 3rd April 2022 (1st Tarawih from the night of Saturday 2nd April 2022), InShaAllah.
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announce the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.
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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1443 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 2 March 2022 at 17:35 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region (or anywhere in the whole world) on that date. However, on 3 March 2022 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Shaban is most likely to start from 4 March 2022, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1443 AH on 3 - 4 March 2022 (29th Rajab & 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 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1443 AH
On Thursday 3rd March 2022 (29th Rajab 1443 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1443 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Rajab 1443 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shaban 1443 AH will start from Friday 4th March 2022, making 15th Shaban be on Friday 18th March 2022 (i.e. from the night of Thursday 17th March), InShaAllah.
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 1443 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1443 shows that the moon will be born on 1 February 2022 at 5:46 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 2 February 2022 the moon will be visible in most of the world. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 3 February 2022, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1443 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1443 AH on 1 - 2 February 2022 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira & 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 Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1443 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1443 AH
On Tuesday 1st February 2022 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1443 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1443 was not sighted in the UK to Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1443 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rajab 1443 AH will start from Thursday 3rd February 2022, InShaAllah. [Note: Trial Testimonies for UK-only moon sighting will be conducted on Wed 2/2/2022 8:30 PM, InshaAllah]
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).