Hilal Announcements/Reports of Islamic Crescents Observation for the UK
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Jun 13
Please look for the Muharram 1448 Hilal on the 2 dates below:
*Mon, 15 Jun 2026 (29th UK)
*Tue, 16 Jun 2026 (if not seen on 29th)
And report your results (seen or not seen) via our website. [bit.ly/SendObsReport ]
Do attend Testimony Meeting on Mon, 15/6/2026 at 10:30 pm. Jzk
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Jun 10
Reminder: If you have *attempted* to sight the moon (Hilal) on the UK 29th (*seen or not*), please join our Testimony Ulama Panel using the Zoom link provided by your ICOUK Regional WhatsApp group admin.
moonsighting.org.uk
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Reminder: the next UK Regional Hilal Groups Training will be on *Sun, 14 June 2026*, at 7:30 pm BST and will give an overview of the Muharram 1448 (a) visibility maps, and (b) use of optical aids to find the moon. Please join us via our WhatsApp groups: bit.ly/RegionWAppGroups
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Did you know that in 1972, both Jamiat Ulama UK, and Anjuman Tabligh al-Islam agreed to start Ramadan and two Eids following Morocco (and not SA)? They started Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1973, together. Unfortunately, they split up for the Eid al-Adha. Ref: bit.ly/WhyTwoEids
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May 31
When is Muharram 1448 in UK? On Mon, 15/6/2026, the crescent moon may be visible in UK (Age 17.8 hrs, Alt 7°, Elong 10°, Illum 0.9%, Lag 77 mins, Code C). Therefore, Muharram 1448 is likely to start on Tuesday, 16/6/2026, InshaAllah. See Reference: moonsighting.org.uk/publicat…
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May 26
Wishing you all a blessed Eid from ICOUK. Please send any outstanding moon sighting reports to our website for the record, ASAP. JazakAllahu Khaira (moonsighting.org.uk )
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May 22
Takbeer e Tashreeq is a glorification of Allah recited after every obligatory prayer from Fajr on 9th to Asr on 13th Dhul Hijjah.
اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللّٰهُ،
وَاللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ، وَلِلّٰهِ الْحَمْدُ
Ref: bit.ly/first10daysDH
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May 19
Many thanks to all who joined our Testimony Panel Zoom Meeting on Sunday, 17/5/2026 at 10:30 pm BST. Please see the YouTube link below for a short version of the recording for the Dhul Hijjah 1447 Hilal.
youtu.be/iiSLUzhfYTI (4.5 mins)
Ref: moonsighting.org.uk/publicat…
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May 18
Fasting in Dhul-Hijjah 1447: (1) Recommended Days to Fast: First nine days of Dhul Hijjah, especially the 9th of Dhul Hijjah. (2) Forbidden Days to Fast: 10th Dhul Hijjah (Eid al-Adha), 11th,12th, and 13 Dhul Hijjah (Ayyam al-Tashreeq). Ref: bit.ly/first10daysDH
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May 17
Dhul Hijjah 1447 will start on Mon, 18 May 2026 (making Eid-ul Adha on Wed, 27 May 2026), InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Ml Abdullah Ahmed, Ml Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed (& other ulama). Witnessed by: Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (etc) (17/5/2026 23:00 BST)
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May 10
Please look for the D. Hijjah 1447 Hilal on the 2 dates below:
🔸Sun, 17 May 2026 (29th UK)
🔹Mon, 18 May 2026 (if not seen on 29th)
And report✍️ your results (seen or not seen) via our website. [bit.ly/SendObsReport] or [bit.ly/icoukContact] (to enter for a prize)!
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Apr 28
The winners of the Dhul Qa'dah 1447 (Apr 2026) "Spot the Moon Photo Competition" are (1) Hafiz Imraan Moolla from Guernsey (Channel Islands) and (2) Maulana Yusuf Mota from Leeds (UK). [ bit.ly/Results1447-11] The next UK photo competition will be on Sun, 17/5/2026, InshaAllah
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Apr 26
Calling all UK moon sighters: We are offering FREE Membership (worth £30) to anyone willing to report their regular moon sightings to our ICOUK website (both seen or not seen). Contact Us for details: moonsighting.org.uk/contact-…
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Apr 19
ICOUK Calendar (Dhul Qa'dah 1447): Please find attached the ICOUK calendar with Dhul Qa'dah & the Ayyam Al Bid fasting dates (13th, 14th, 15th) based on the UK Moon Sightings. [bit.ly/Results1447-11 ]
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Apr 17
Start of Dhul Qa'dah 1447 AH will be on Sunday, 19th April 2026, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri (& other guest ulama). Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (& other Regional Group members) (17/4/2026 21:50 BST)
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Apr 17
Today (17/4/2026) will be our 1st trial Zoom meeting (9:30 pm BST) with reports from all the UK Regional Groups, to see how we can improve the process. Please send both positive and negative reports to your ICOUK Regional WhatsApp groups from today & every month on UK 29th date.
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Apr 12
Please look for the Dhul Qa'dah 1447 Hilal on the 2 days below:
🔸Fri, 17 Apr 2026 (29th UK)
🔹Sat, 18 Apr 2026 (if not seen on 29th)
And report✍️ your results (seen or not seen) via our website. [bit.ly/SendObsReport]
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Apr 12
Note: If Hajj is due on you, please fulfil this obligation without delay (Quran 3:97). Hajis in Makkah must follow the decision of the Saudi authority, even if it differers from UK!
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Apr 11
Did you know that all the countries in the map below (including Channel Islands) are called "British Isles", and share the same moon visibility window? That's why we define this geographical area as "local moon sighting" boundary! facebook.com/reel/1278462197…
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There has been a lot of discussions about the use of Optical Aids for UK Moon Sightings, recently. Therefore, please see the link below for the ICOUK Optical Aids Policy (2026), which may be revised in future, as necessary. [ bit.ly/OpticalAidsPolicy ]
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