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Crescent Moon Visibility of Shaban 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1442 shows that moon will be born on 13 March 2021 at 10:21 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 14 March 2021 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 15 March 2021, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1442 AH on 13 - 14 March 2021 (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 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1442 AH
On Saturday 13th March 2021 (29th Rajab 1442 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1442 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, (as per the agreed criteria) the month of Rajab 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shaban 1442 AH will start from Monday 15th March 2021, making 15th Shaban to be on Monday 29th March 2021 (i.e. from the night of Sunday 28th 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 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1442 shows that moon will be born on 11 February 2021 at 19:06 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 12 February 2021 the moon will be visible in most of the Europe/West Africa. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 13 February 2021, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1442 AH on 12 - 13 February 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira & the next day) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah 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 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1442 AH
On Friday 12th February 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1442 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rajab 1442 AH will start from Saturday 13th February 2021, 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 shows that moon will be born on 13 January 2021 at 05:00 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 14 January 2021 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Akhira is likely to start from 15 January 2021, InShaAllah.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH on 13 - 14 January 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Ula & 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 Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH
On Wednesday 13th January 2021 (29th Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 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-Ula 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Akhira 1442 AH will start from Friday 15th January 2021, 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1442 shows that moon will be born on 14 December 2020 at 16:17 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 15 December 2020 the moon may be visible in the UK to Morocco region. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 16 December 2020, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 14 December 2020 across South America/Southern Africa.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH on 15 - 16 December 2020 (29th Rabi-ul Thani & 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 Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH
On Tuesday 15th December 2020 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1442 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH will have 29-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1442 AH will start from Wednesday 16th December 2020, 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 Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1442 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1442 shows that moon will be born on 15 November 2020 05:07 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 16 November 2020 the moon will be easily visible in the UK to Morocco region (and in most of the world). Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start from 17 November 2020, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a lunar eclipse on 29 - 30 November 2020 across South America to Australia/Asia.
When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH on 15 - 16 November 2020 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal & 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH
On Sunday 15th November 2020 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1442 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1442 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1442 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1442 AH will start from Tuesday 17th November 2020, 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).