On Monday, 23 January 2012 (29 Safar 1433 AH) many people from throughout UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Rabiul Awwal after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal, as most places were cloudy.
We have NOT received any reliable sighting reports (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from any countries east of UK/Morocco either. We have received NEGATIVE sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry.
Therefore, the Wifaq/Batley Ulama have decided that the month of Safar 1433 AH will completed 30 days and the month of Rabiul Awwal 1433 AH will start from Wednesday, 25 January 2012, Insha-Allah.
Click here to read the article on significance of Rabiul Awwal by Mufti Taqi Usmani

Sighting of the Hilal For Rabi ul Awwal 1433



