Crescent Moon Visibility of Ramadan 1446 AH
The crescent visibility map below for Ramadan 1446 (RHS) shows that the moon will be born on 28 February 2025 at 00:45 GMT/UT, but will not be visible by the naked eye anywhere in the UK to Morocco region on that date (except by Optical Aids). However, on 1 March 2025, the moon will be easily visible in the UK and most countries of the world. Hence, Ramadan is most likely to start on 2 March 2025, InShaAllah. [When is Ramadan & Eid-ul Fitr 1446?]
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When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1446 AH
Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1446 AH on 28 February and 1 March 2025 (29th Shaban 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 Ramadan 1446 AH
ICOUK Moon Report
28 Feb 2025
United Kingdom
Brentwood
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hendrik Stahlberg from Brentwood City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Hendrik Stahlberg commented: "No moon seen in Essex, partly cloudy skies, but good conditions. ".
Cardiff
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Dr Feras Tuma from Cardiff City in the Wales County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Croydon
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Assim Khokhar from Croydon City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Assim Khokhar commented: "Negative from Riddlesdown Common".
Dewsbury
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Dr Najeeb Chaudhry from Dewsbury 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.
Dr Najeeb Chaudhry commented: "Hilal not seen".
Edinburgh
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Zahid Ali from Edinburgh City in the Scotland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Zahid Ali commented: "Crescent moon was not seen".
Kingsbridge (Thurlestone)
Seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Juned Patel from Kingsbridge (Thurlestone) City in the Devon (Cornwall) County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Binoculars.
Mr Juned Patel commented: "I saw the moon with binoculars (25x100) at 18:27 for a few seconds, then it disappeared behind the thick atmospheric conditions and haze. The moon's Altitude at Observation Time: +2.17° and the Sun's Altitude at Observation Time -5.75° (Submitted on 1/3/2025 - Admin)".
Leeds
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds City in the West Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "Very clear skies in Leeds, Several brothers had joined me from the Community but not sighted".
Leicester
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Riyaz Bhikha from Leicester City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Binoculars.
Mr Riyaz Bhikha commented: "Big group of brothers 7+. Nobody saw the moon with multiple binoculars".
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim from Leicester City in the Leicestershire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Azim Mahomed Abdul Karim commented: "There were many other people there, some for local moon sighting and others (non-Muslims) for observing the planetary alignment/parade".
Manchester (Longsight)
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Aamir Din from Manchester (Longsight) City in the Greater Manchester County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars or Telescope.
Nuneaton
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Yasin Akil from Nuneaton City in the Warwickshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Portsmouth
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Mizanul Amin Babar from Portsmouth City in the Hampshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Mizanul Amin Babar commented: "Crescent moon not seen.".
Redcar
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Ms Julie Breen from Redcar 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: "No crescent seen despite cloud cover being very slight".
Sheffield
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Ms Maria Elena Rivas from Sheffield City in the South Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Whitehaven
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Mr Faruq Bilbe from Whitehaven City in the Cumbria County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye or Binoculars.
Mr Faruq Bilbe commented: "After a day of varying cloud cover, again the clouds congregated on the western horizon just in time for the sunset. There was insufficient break in the cloud to allow such a faint crescent to be seen".
York (Murton)
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (Murton) 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 an exceptionally clear and sunny day in York today (28/2/2025) and in most of the UK. We had a few York Astronomical Society members set up with telescopes to spot the crescent moon, but unfortunately it was not seen due to a dark bank of clouds covering it. All the other planets (e.g. Venus, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, etc.) were seen clearly by telescopes, except the moon. However, we have received a positive sighting report by binoculars from Cornwall (Kingsbridge) and so our Ulama Panel accepted the testimony, as we had a recent fatwa to do so (from senior Muftis of Darul Uloom Karachi, Pakistan)".
Morocco
Benslimane
Not seen after sunset: On 28 Feb 2025, 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.
01 Mar 2025
United Kingdom
Brentwood
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Mr Hendrik Stahlberg from Brentwood City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye and Binoculars.
Mr Hendrik Stahlberg commented: "It was partly cloudy skies, but the crescent was clearly visible".
Edinburgh
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Mr Zahid Ali from Edinburgh City in the Scotland County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Clear, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Leeds
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, 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 Seen by Naked-eye.
Maulana Yusuf Mota commented: "It was partly cloudy, a lovely, stunning sunset. Hilal sighted just below Venus".
London (Mill Hill)
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Mr Makbul Jaffer from London (Mill Hill) City in the Greater London County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Romford
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Mr Asad Chaudry from Romford City in the Essex County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Whitehaven
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Mr Faruq Bilbe from Whitehaven City in the Cumbria County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Mr Faruq Bilbe commented: "Almost totally cloudy today, couldn’t even see the sunset. Just a small patch to the southwest over the Isle of Man. Unfortunately nowhere near the moon! And then it only got worse (thicker)".
York (New Earswick)
Not seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Eng Qamar Uddin from York (New Earswick) City in the North Yorkshire County (United Kingdom) mentioned that the sky was Totally Cloudy, the crescent was not seen by Naked-eye.
Eng Qamar Uddin commented: "It was totally cloudy today, although there was a clear gap around sunset point, but the moon was behind the clouds".
Morocco
Casablanca
Seen after sunset: On 01 Mar 2025, ICOUK member Prof Hassan Talibi from Casablanca City in the Casablanca-Settat County (Morocco) mentioned that the sky was Partly Cloudy, the crescent was Seen by Naked-eye.
Announcement for start of Ramadan 1446 AH
On Friday, 28th February 2025 (29th Shaban 1446 AH), the Hilal of Ramadan 1446 was sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah with binoculars (Ref: Karachi Darul Uloom Fatwa [2683/41] > [2569/20]). Therefore, Shaban 1446 AH will have 29 days, and the month of Ramadan 1446 AH will start on Saturday, 1st March 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Shaykh Suliman Gani, Imam Sabri Alabri. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (28/02/2025 19:30 GMT).
Morocco (Regional): Ramadan 1446 AH will start on Sunday, 2nd March 2025, InShaAllah. See the report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view).
Note that Saudi Arabia normally announces the start of Ramadan on their SPA (www.spa.gov.sa) website.