Crescent Moon Visibility of Rabi-ul Thani/Akhir 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Rabi-ul Thani 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 2 October 2024 at 18:49 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. However, on 4 October 2024, the moon may be visible in Morocco but [may] not be in the UK until the next day. Hence, the month of Rabi-ul Thani is most likely to start on 5 October 2024 in Morocco and the UK (applying the "30-days complete" rule), InShaAllah. [UK Major Lunar Standstills Q&A] Note that there will be an Annular Solar Eclipse on 2 October 2024 across South America.
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH on 3, 4 & 5 October 2024 (29th Rabi-ul Awwal 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] [Why look for 3 days]
Results of Crescent Moon Observations for Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
03 Oct 2024
United Kingdom
Bolton
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Oct 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 was completely overcast this evening at sunset, and the crescent moon was not visible".
Leicester
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Oct 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.
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was fairly clear weather in York/UK today (3/10/2024) and so the sunset was clearly seen. However, the 23-hrs old moon's altitude was very low (due to the Major Lunar Standstill), so it was not seen, as expected. Note that it is quite normal to have three consecutive 30-day months (as in other Muslim countries like Morocco) and sometimes four consecutive 30-day months, without affecting the calendar".
Morocco
Benslimane
Not seen after sunset: On 03 Oct 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 not seen by Naked-eye.
04 Oct 2024
United Kingdom
Foxley
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 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
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "Lots of cloud close to sunset point. Hilal not seen today from Seacroft in Leeds".
London (Hackney)
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Shaykha Fatema Bintea Muhammad from London (Hackney) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Middlesbrough
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Middlesbrough 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: "Almost completely cloudy at the horizon".
Ramsgate
Seen before sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Ramsgate City in the Kent County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Binoculars.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "The crescent was seen before sunset using binoculars only. [Ramsgate sunset was at 18:24]".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) 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 or Telescope.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was partly cloudy in York today (4/10/2024) and I was hoping to see the 46-hours-old moon through a cloud gap just before sunset, but a dark bank of clouds covered it at the moon's position, so it was not seen. I stayed longer to see the Venus star but it was not seen either as it was close to the moon, behind the clouds (see photos)".
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Seen after sunset: On 04 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Mr Anees Farooq from Dubai City in the Dubai Province County (United Arab Emirates) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Anees Farooq commented: "I was [travelling] alone, I started observing at 18:04. I had seen the crescent at 18:24".
05 Oct 2024
United Kingdom
Foxley
Not seen after sunset: On 05 Oct 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.
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 05 Oct 2024, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) 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: "It was mostly cloudy in York today, but the moon position was behind a dark bank of clouds, so it was not seen".
Announcement for start of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH
On Thursday, 3rd October 2024 (29th Rabi-I 1446 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Rabi-I 1446 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 2024, InShaAllah.
Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (3/10/2024 20:30 BST)
Morocco (Regional): the month of Rabi-ul Thani 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 5th October 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).