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Moon Sighting UK Procedure (1) Sighting, (2) Reporting, (3) Testimony and then (4) Declaration (by Ulama Panel) in all 12 months of the year according to the rules of Shariah (see Hilal Testimony Procedure) Announcement for Shaban 1446 Local (UK-only): Start of Shaban on Fri, 31 Jan 2025, InShaAllah. View Observations Results for Shaban 1446 AH In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, in the UK but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon following the new moon. Since the new moon occurs on Feb. 27, 2025, the first glimpse of the Moon sighting results should be reported to Wifaqul Ulama, you can notify us via our Email, Twitter, Facebook or by calling +447956589613. 28th february, 2025 THE NEW MOON CONJUNCTION TIME IS AT 00:44 (GMT) ON THE 28th of february, 2025 AND It will NOT be possible to see the moon in MANY parts of the the world. The sighting of a new crescent moon – when the Moon appears as a slim sliver of light in the sky – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of 28 February in the UK. The exact date however depends on when the Moon is first seen. On Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (29th Shaban 1444 AH) the Hilal of Ramadan 1444 was sighted in the UK and Morocco. We have also received a positive sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry (login to view). Therefore, the start of the month based on the Regional (UK – MA) and Local (UK-only) Moon Sighting criteria are given below. When to Observe the Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1445 AH. Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1445 AH on 11 & 12 March 2024 (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] "On the 29th of each Islamic calendar month, Muslims go out after sunset looking for the Moon," explains Imad Ahmed. "If you can see the crescent Moon on the 29th, that month has 29 days. If you cannot, it means that month has 30 days. That’s why, for example, in some years Ramadan has 29 days and in other years it has 30." Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a significant period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin in London on the evening of Friday, 28th February, or Saturday, 1st March, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. Morocco will move to Western European Time, which is aligned with the UK, at the time of the Ramadan moon sighting. Sunday, March 10: Moon not visible Monday, March 11: Moon easily visible, sunset After Sha’aban comes the special month of Ramadan which is predicted to begin on Saturday March 1 this year. If you do spot the crescent moon on Friday evening then the Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee has asked that you report your sighting by either calling 027774647 or fill in this form online. Credit: Canva Pro As the holy month of Ramadan in Canada 2025 approaches, Muslims across the country are eagerly waiting for the official announcement of the first fasting day. The Hilal Committee of Canada will meet on 28th February 2025 to confirm the Ramadan moon sighting in Canada and determine the 1st Ramadan date. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of February 28 in the UK, but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. London, February 27, 2025 – The United Kingdom’s moon sighting committee will convene tomorrow, February 28, 2025, to determine the start of Ramadan 1446 AH. The decision will be based on the visibility of the Ramadan crescent moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic holy month. Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr are coming around quickly. The holy month is due towards the end of February or the beginning of March this year. Though there are some early forecasts, moon sightings will confirm the precise date closer to the time. The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is marked by healthy adult Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset. The Muslim world is preparing for the start of Ramadan 2025, but the exact date will depend on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Fasting will begin on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday If the crescent moon is visible on the evening of February 28, Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. However, if the moon is not spotted, the holy month will start on Sunday, March 2. This marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, considered the holiest time of the year for Muslims. The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months, with each month lasting between 29 and 30 days, depending on the moon's sighting. The beginning of Ramadan is marked by the sighting of the new NOTE: Please confirm prayer and iftar timings with your local mosque in addition to using the East London Mosque Ramadan time-table provided below. ☪️ * New moon sightings determine the start PESHAWAR: A meeting of Central Ruet-e-Hilal committee will be held in Peshawar on Friday, 28th February for the sighting of the moon of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak. It will be chaired by the Committee’s
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