Crescent Moon Visibility of Muharram 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Muharram 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 5 July 2024 at 22:57 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date or the next day (in the UK). However, on 7 July 2024, the moon may be easily visible in the UK and worldwide. Hence, the month of Muharram is likely to start on 7 and 8 July 2024 in Morocco and the UK, respectively, InShaAllah.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Muharram 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Muharram 1446 AH on 6 & 7 July 2024 (29th Dhul Hijjah 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 Muharram 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
06 Jul 2024
United Kingdom
Blackburn (Mellor)
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Mohammad Quraishi from Blackburn (Mellor) City in the Lancashire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Mohammad Quraishi commented: "The western horizon was mostly cloudy and there was no crescent observable. The area above the sunset where the expected crescent direction was meant to be, remained cloudy".
Bolton (Rivington)
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton (Rivington) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "The area where the crescent was completely cloudy and it remained cloudy till moonset hence could not try to search the crescent".
Brentwood
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Hendrik Stahlberg from Brentwood City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Hendrik Stahlberg commented: "The moon was not sighted, despite good weather conditions".
Cardiff
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Dr Feras Tuma from Cardiff City in the Wales County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Telescope.
Dr Feras Tuma commented: "We were unable to see the moon in Cardiff and then a patch of cloud moved over".
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Motosir Ali from Cardiff City in the Wales County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars or Telescope.
Mr Motosir Ali commented: "The Crescent was not sighted due to partley, very thick dark clouds".
Croydon (Norbury)
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Shaykh Sulayman Gani from Croydon (Norbury) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Shaykh Sulayman Gani commented: "The two of us attempted to sight the moon. The skies were clear. The moon was not sighted. [Submitted on 14/7/2024 - Admin]".
Dewsbury (Moorend)
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Abdullah Ahmed from Dewsbury (Moorend) City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Maulana Abdullah Ahmed commented: "The three of us (I, my son Hafiz Muhammad Daanyaal and Dr Hafiz Ayyub Patel) tried to sight the moon from Scarr End Lane (Dewsbury), but it was not seen".
Foxley
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Ms Sadia Tanvir-Navaab from Foxley City in the Norfolk County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Leeds (Seacroft)
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds (Seacroft) City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "I was out to see the sunset point. The clouds did appear and clear up quickly, but I did not sight Hilal".
Leicester
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim from Leicester City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim commented: "Not sighted".
Leicester (Hamilton)
Seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Riyaz Bhikha from Leicester (Hamilton) City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Binoculars.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "I was able to see the moon via binoculars only. The other three in the group were unable to see it with binoculars, unfortunately".
Lewisham
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Ms Rahma Alfarsy from Lewisham City in the London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Ms Rahma Alfarsy commented: "The crescent was not sighted even by binoculars. This may be partly due to the hazy sky and horizon".
Saltburn by the sea
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Saltburn by the sea City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Julie Breen commented: "Partially clear conditions but the moon was still not seen".
York
Not seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "I have tried to see the Hilal from York Mosque today, as the position was within a gap between the buildings and the trees, but it was not sighted".
Morocco
Benslimane
Seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Prof Hassan Talibi from Benslimane City in the Casablanca-Settat County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Prof Hassan Talibi commented: "أثبت رؤية الهلال صديقان من الهواة ثم أثبتته وزارة الأوقاف من خلال لجانها. / Translation: The sighting of the crescent moon was confirmed by two amateur friends, and then the Ministry of Endowments confirmed it through its committees".
Tangier
Seen after sunset: On 06 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Hatim El-Harrak from Tangier City in the Tangier-Tetouan Al-Hoceima County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Binoculars.
Mr Hatim El-Harrak commented: "Photos of the crescent of Muharram 1446 AH Hilal was taken with my camera on the evening of Saturday, 6 July 2024. The sky was mostly cloudy, I did not see the crescent with the naked eye, and there was a slight opening in which I photographed the crescent with the camera. But, the crescent was seen from other cities with the naked eye (i.e., Meknes and Ben Guerir)".
07 Jul 2024
United Kingdom
Bolton (Rivington)
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton (Rivington) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "The Hilal was seen easily after sunset [Submitted on 8/7/2024 - Admin]".
Brentwood
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Hendrik Stahlberg from Brentwood City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Mr Hendrik Stahlberg commented: "The moon was seen, clear sky".
Cardiff
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Motosir Ali from Cardiff City in the Wales County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Cradley Heath
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Modoris Ali from Cradley Heath City in the West Midlands County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "I saw the moon, on the way going to work".
Croydon (Norbury)
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Shaykh Sulayman Gani from Croydon (Norbury) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Shaykh Sulayman Gani commented: "My son and I sighted the moon easily from the loft of my home. [Submitted on 14/7/2024 - Admin]".
Edinburgh
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Zahid Ali from Edinburgh City in the Scotland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Foxley
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Ms Sadia Tanvir-Navaab from Foxley City in the Norfolk County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Rotherham
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Rotherham City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "We delivered a moonsighting conference at Markazul Uloom Al-Islamiyyah, Rotherham where most of the Maghrib congregation sighted the Hilal together, Alhamdulliah".
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from Rotherham City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The ICOUK Ulama were invited to Rotherham for a moon sighting event which was attended by about 30 people and about 20 people went into car park to see the moon after maghrib and everyone saw it, Alhamdulillah ".
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Abdullah Ahmed from Rotherham City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Hafiz Daanyaal Khan from Rotherham City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Hafiz Daanyaal Khan commented: "A group of us saw the moon from MUA mosque carpark, Alhamdulillah [Submitted on 9/7/2024 - Admin]".
Surbiton
Not seen after sunset: On 07 Jul 2024, ICOUK member Mr Javed Rafiq from Surbiton City in the Surrey County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Javed Rafiq commented: "It was partly cloudy. The Crescent was not seen due to cloud cover".
Announcement for start of Muharram 1446 AH
On Saturday, 6th July 2024 (29th Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH) the Hilal of Muharram 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. However, we have received one testimony of a sighting with binoculars, which was insufficient. Therefore, the month of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH will complete 30 days and the month of Muharram 1446 AH will start on Monday, 8th July 2024 (making Ashura on Wednesday, 17th July 2024), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Riyaz Bhikha, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (6/7/2024 23:30 BST).
Morocco (Regional): the month of Muharram 1446 AH will start on Sunday, 7th July 2024, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
It is recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th or all 3 days (9th, 10th and 11th) of Muharram, 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.