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The response was 85% Yes and 15% No. Of those who said Yes, there was a 50:50 split between changing immediately and doing a trial (UK-only). The responses were based on a sample of 46 people, 30 (out of over 300) were ICOUK members and 16 were non-members.
As a result of this small sample and a 50:50 split on the responses, we shall make monthly announcements for both Regional (UK-MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting Criteria until further notice, InshaAllah. The responses charts are given below for your information.
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Survey Introduction
The UK Muslims have been following different foreign countries for Moon Sighting declarations for many years for historic reasons (eg. Morocco, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, etc), which has the natural consequence of divided Ramadan and Eid due to different foreign countries having different 29th lunar dates.However, it has been proven with the 5-year observation data on the ICOUK website (bit.ly/Comparison-UK-MA) that the crescent Moon (Hilal) can be seen on the UK horizon on the local 29th date more often than on foreign 29th dates according to the rules of Shariah.
We also have a defined UK Moon Sighting Boundary (bit.ly/LocalBoundary) and Testimony Procedure (bit.ly/TestimonyPolicy) in place to unite on a UK-only Moon Sighting criteria, which is also supported by many recent Fatawa from leading Darul Iftas from the Indian Subcontinent (bit.ly/SummaryFatawa).
However, for greater Muslim unity, we (ICOUK) are seeking wider community support (and answer any questions or concerns) for a transition to UK-only Moon Sighting criteria. We wish to hear from a wide cross-section of UK Muslims, including the Imams/Scholars and Mosque Committee Members, InshaAllah.
All personal contact details (eg. email, mobile etc) will be kept strictly confidential (for admin use), as per the ICOUK Privacy Policy (see moonsighting.org.uk/privacy-policy.html). [Dated: 25 June 2022/Closing deadline: 29 July 2022]
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If your Masjid/Organisation has not completed the survey, please click on [https://bit.ly/OrgsInputForm2] to add it. JazakAllah
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Introduction
Following a divided Eid-ul Adha 1439 AH in the UK on 21 and 22 August 2018, an anonymous survey was conducted in Sep/Oct 2018, what can be done Towards a United Eid in the UK for next year (2019/1441 AH). The final results are provided here for the reader to make an informed decision, InshaAllah. Please see the conclusion at the end. [download pdf]
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Are you a UK resident? |
When did you celebrate last Eid-ul Adha (1439 AH)? |
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What was the main reason for doing Eid on the above date? |
Other reason for doing Eid on the above date? (sample) |
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Are you willing to do moon sighting from your town? |
Are you willing to organise moon sighting training in your town? |
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Are you a member of a Masjid Committee/Trustees? |
Are you an Imam or Alim (Maulana/Mufti)? |
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What is your suggestion for a United Eid next year (1440 AH)? (sample 1) |
What is your suggestion for a United Eid next year (1440 AH)? (sample 2) |
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Do you have any other comment (not included above)? Note: The amber and green coloured texts above indicate the comments are from those who did Eid-ul Adha 1439 on 21 and 22 August 2018, respectively. ConclusionThe above results show most people (who responded to the survey) have celebrated Eid with local/regional moon sighting as per Sunnah and proposed more training throughout the UK. Others suggested a national conference of specialist scholars to review the current practice. Therefore, it is suggested all UK regions should organise a local moon sighting training session within 6 months (October 2018 - March 2019), followed by a National Moon Sighting Conference in April 2019 (Shaban 1440), inshaAllah. If you have any comments or questions regarding this website contents, please do not hesitate to email us via our on-line Contact Us form. |
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Regional Moon Sighting Survey (15 - 29 January 2017) is now closed - see results below (94% Yes/ 6% No):
