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Crescent Moon Visibility of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Dhul Qa'dah 1441 shows that moon will be born on 21 June 2020 at 06:41 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 22 June 2020 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 23 June 2020, InshaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 21 June 2020 across Africa/Middle East and a lunar eclipse on 5 - 6 July 2020 across Europe/Africa and the Americas.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 AH on 21 & 22 June 2020 (29th Shawwal & 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 1441 AH
Announcement for start of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 AH
On Sunday 21st June 2020 (29th Shawwal 1441 AH), the Hilal of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 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 Shawwal 1441 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Dhul Qa'dah 1441 AH will start from Tuesday 23rd June 2020, InShaAllah
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 1441 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shawwal 1441 shows that moon will be born on 22 May 2020 at 17:39 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region (or anywhere in the whole world) on that date. However, on 23 May 2020, the moon may not be seen in the UK (except with Optical Aid) but may be seen in other West African countries, including Morocco. Hence, the month of Shawwal is most likely to start from 24 May 2020, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1441 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shawwal 1441 AH on 23 & 24 May 2020 (29th Ramadan and 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 1441 AH
Announcement for start of Shawwal 1441 AH
On Saturday 23rd May 2020 (29th Ramadan 1441 AH) the Hilal of Shawwal 1441 was not sighted in the UK but it was sighted in Morocco region. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Ramadan 1441 AH will have 29-days and the month of Shawwal 1441 AH will start from Sunday 24th May 2020, InShaAllah. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims (and don't forget to share your Hilal photo on ICOUK 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 1441 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1441 shows that moon will be born on 23 April 2020 at 02:26 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 24 April 2020, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Ramadan is most likely to start from 25 April 2020, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan 1441?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1441 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1441 AH on 23 - 24 April 2020 (29th Shaban & 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 1441 AH
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1441 AH
On Thursday 23rd April 2020 (29th Shaban 1441 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1441 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 Shaban 1441 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1441 AH will start from Saturday 25th April 2020 (1st Tarawih from the night of Friday 24th April 2020), InShaAllah.
We are aware of unverified moon sighting claims from some countries from the Middle East and Far East today (23 April 2020). We know many of them through our ICOP network (www.astronomycenter.net) who use CCD imaging cameras to detect the invisible moon [during daylight in Infra-Red wavelength]. Our UK ulama only consider verified moon sighting with the human eye (Muhaqaqh Ruyat Basari) after our own sunset [in visible light wavelength] from the UK (to Morocco) Region only.
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 1441 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Shaban 1441 shows that moon will be born on 24 March 2020 at 09:28 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 25 March 2020 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 26 March 2020, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Shaban 1441 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Shaban 1441 AH on 24 - 25 March 2020 (29th Rajab & 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 1441 AH
Announcement for start of Shaban 1441 AH
On Tuesday 24th March 2020 (29th Rajab 1441 AH) the Hilal of Shaban 1441 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 Rajab 1441 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shaban 1441 AH will start from Thursday 26th March 2020, making 15th Shaban to be on Thursday 9th April 2020 (i.e. from the night of Wednesday 8th April), 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 1441 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rajab 1441 shows that moon will be born on 23 February 2020 at 15:32 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 24 February 2020 the moon will be visible in most of the Europe/West Africa. Hence, the month of Rajab is most likely to start from 25 February 2020, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rajab 1441 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rajab 1441 AH on 24 February 2020 (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. [Photo Competition] See Also: Significance and Virtues of Rajab
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rajab 1441 AH
Announcement for start of Rajab 1441 AH
On Monday 24th February 2020 (29th Jumada Al-Akhira 1441 AH) the Hilal of Rajab 1441 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 1441 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rajab 1441 AH will start from Tuesday 25th February 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).