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Crescent Moon Visibility of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Jumada Al-Ula 1440 shows that moon will be born on 6 January 2019 at 01:28 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 7 January 2019 the moon will be easily visible in the UK and all other countries of the world. Hence, the month of Jumada Al-Ula is most likely to start from 8 January 2019, InShaAllah. Note that there will be a solar eclipse on 6 January 2019 across Asia/Pacific.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH on 6 - 7 January 2019 (29th Rabi-ul Thani & 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH
On Sunday 6th January 2019 (29th Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH) the Hilal of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 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 Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Jumada Al-Ula 1440 AH will start from Tuesday 8th January 2019, 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 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1440 shows that moon will be born on 7 December 2018 07:20 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 8 December 2018 the moon will be visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start from 9 December 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH on 7 - 8 December 2018 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal & 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 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH
On Friday 7th December 2018 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 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 Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1440 AH will start from Sunday 9th December 2018, 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 Awwal 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 shows that moon will be born on 7 November 2018 at 16:02 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 8 November 2018 the moon will be easily visible in most of Europe/Africa. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start from 9 November 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH on 8 November 2018 (29th Safar) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH
On Thursday 8th November 2018 (29th Safar 1440 AH) the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 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 Safar 1440 AH will have 29-days and the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1440 AH will start from Friday 9th November 2018, 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 Safar 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Safar 1440 shows that moon will be born on 9 October 2018 at 03:47 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 10 October 2018 the moon will be easily visible in most countries of the world. Hence, the month of Safar is most likely to start from 11 October 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Safar 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Safar 1440 AH on 9 - 10 October 2018 (29th Muharram & 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 Safar 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Safar 1440 AH
On Tuesday 9th October 2018 (29th Muharram 1440 AH) the Hilal of Safar 1440 was not sighted in the UK or in the UK/Morocco region. We have also received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Therefore, the month of Muharram 1440 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Safar 1440 AH will start from Thursday 11th October 2018, 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 Muharram 1440 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1440 shows that moon will be born on 9 September 2018 at 18:01 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked-eye anywhere in the UK/Morocco region on that date. However, on 10 September 2018 the moon will be easily visible throughout most of the world. Hence, the month of Muharram is most likely to start from 11 September 2018, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1440 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1440 AH on 10 September 2018 (29th Dhul Hijjah) after sunset from the western horizon as per Sunnah and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. [Photo Competition]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Muharram 1440 AH
Announcement for start of Muharram 1440 AH
On Monday 10th September 2018 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1439 AH) the Hilal of Muharram 1440 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 Dhul Hijjah 1439 AH will have 29-days and the month of Muharram 1440 AH will start from Tuesday 11th September 2018, making Ashura (10 Muharram) to fall on Thursday 20th September 2018, InShaAllah.
Significance of Ashura (10 Muharram) 1. Narrated Ibn `Abbas (R): When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of 'Ashura'. They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, "This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory over Pharaoh, so we fast on this day as a sign of glorifying it." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "We are closer to Moses than you." Then he ordered that fasting on this day should be observed. (Bukhari) http://sunnah.com/bukhari/63/168 2. Abdullah b 'Abbas (R) reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) had said: "If I live till the next (year), I would definitely observe fast on the 9th [along with the 10th]", and the narration transmitted by Abu Bakr said: "He meant the day of Ashura." (Muslim) http://sunnah.com/muslim/13/173
3. Abu Qatadah (R) narrated that: the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Fast the Day of Ashura, for indeed I anticipate that Allah will forgive (the sins of) the year before it." (Tirmidhi) https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi/8/71
Note that Saudi Arabia may announce the Muharram hilal on their SPA www.spa.gov.sa website.