Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 3 September 2024 at 01:56 GMT/UT, but it will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date. However, on 4 September 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco, but [may] not in the UK. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Awwal is most likely to start on 5 September 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be a Partial Lunar Eclipse on 17-18 September 2024 across the UK, Europe and most of the world. [Why look for 3 days]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 September 2024 (29th Safar and the next 2 days) 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 Awwal 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
03 Sep 2024
United Kingdom
Bolton
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Bolton City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "The sky where the moon was supposed to be after sunset was completely cloudy in Bolton".
Leeds
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds 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: "Cloudy around sunset point & western horizon for me in Leeds today. Not sighted".
Nuneaton
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Mr Ali Khan from Nuneaton City in the Warwickshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
York (Elvington)
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (Elvington) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The two of us (I and Br Asad Qureshi) came to the Elvington Airfield about 30 mins before sunset and saw the bright sun, but it went into a bank of low-level clouds soon afterwards. We saw Venus through binoculars about 20 mins after sunset, but the moonset was quickly afterwards, so it was not seen".
04 Sep 2024
United Kingdom
Blackburn (Mellor)
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 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 observed and was mostly cloudy. Negative sighting from sunset to moonset times".
Cardiff
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 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.
Mr Motosir Ali commented: " السَّلاَمُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَاتُهُ Moon was not sighted for Rabi-ul Awwal 1446".
Cradley Heath
Not seen before sunset: On 04 Sep 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Modoris Ali commented: "I couldn't see the moon when I was walking to the Mosque for Maghrib Prayers (before or afterwards)".
Leeds
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Rainy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "It was totally overcast with lots of rain today. Not sighted today either in Leeds".
Redcar
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Redcar City in the Cleveland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Ms Julie Breen commented: "Complete thick cloud cover ".
Surbiton
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 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 cloudy, with a tiny break in the clouds. Not sufficient to see the crescent".
York (Elvington)
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (Elvington) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The three of us (I, Imad Ahmed and Asad Qureshi) came to the Elvington Airfield location, well before sunset but as it was cloudy without any gaps (near the western horizon), so the moon was not seen. Br Imad Ahmed also did a NCS live stream report, MashaAllah [see a video on my Facebook]".
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Mr Imad Ahmed from York (Elvington) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Imad Ahmed commented: "Not seen in Elvington, York. I was with Engineer Qamar Uddin and brother Asad Qureshi. It was a stunning location but sadly totally overcast".
Morocco
Mohammadia
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Prof Hassan Talibi from Mohammadia City in the Casablanca-Settat County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Tangier
Seen after sunset: On 04 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Mr Hatim El-Harrak from Tangier City in the Tangier-Tetouan Al-Hoceima County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Hatim El-Harrak commented: "بعدستي صور لهلال ربيع الأول 1446 هـ مساء الأربعاء 04 شتنبر 2024 الموافق لـ 30 صفر الخير 1446 / Translation: I have photographed the crescent moon of Rabi al-Awwal 1446 AH on the evening of Wednesday, 4 September 2024, corresponding to 30 Safar 1446 AH [from Tangier, Morocco]".
05 Sep 2024
United Kingdom
York (Elvington)
Not seen after sunset: On 05 Sep 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (Elvington) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "The two us (I and Aqaele Peeroo) tried to look for the moon from Elvington Airfield today (5/9/2024) but it was cloudy as yesterday, so the moon was not seen from York ".
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH
On Tuesday, 3rd September 2024 (29th Safar 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Safar 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, InShaAllah..
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Yusuf Mota, Maulana Abdullah Ahmed. Witnessed by: Abdul Karim, Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/09/2024 21:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Awwal 1446 AH will start on Thursday, 5th September 2024, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
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).