Islamic Monthly Declarations & Announcements for 1441
Current Calendar
Dhū al-Hijjah 1441
The Hilaal for Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has been sighted. Therefore, Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 has begun after sunset with the first day being Wednesday, 22nd of July 2020.
Eid al-Adha will be on Friday the 31st of July 2020.
1441 Monthly Announcements
Muḥarram 1441
Crescent was sighted at multiple locations in Britain. Wifaqul Ulama have therefore decided that the Islamic month of Muharram 1441 will begin after sunset from Saturday, the 31st of August 2019.




Ṣafar 1441
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).Ṣafar 1441 will begin after sunset from Sunday, the 29th of September 2019. The decision was made based on news from Morocco and South Africa and was supported by other countries we have agreements with, thus the Islamic month of Ṣafar 1441 had begun. There was also a solitary sighting at Barr Beacon, Walsall.

Rabīʿ al-Awwal 1441
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).Rabīʿ al-Awwal 1441 will begin after sunset from Tuesday, the 30th of October 2019. The decision was made because the Moon was not sighted in Britain, Morocco, South Africa or by other countries we have agreements with.

Rabīʿ ath-Thānī 1441
Rabīʿ ath-Thānī 1441 has begun after sunset from Wednesday, the 27th of November 2019. The decision was made based on verified sighting from Morocco and South Africa which are in the designated zone for United Kingdom.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).

Jumādá al-Ūlá 1441
The Moon for Jumādá al-Ūlá 1441 was not sighted anywhere. Therefore, Rabīʿ ath-Thānī 1441 will complete 30 days and Jumādá al-Ūlá 1441 will begin after sunset from Friday, the 27th of December 2019 with Saturday being the first day. The decision was made based on verified sighting from Morocco and South Africa which are in the designated zone for United Kingdom.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).

Jumādá al-Ākhirah 1441
The Moon for Jumādá al-Ākhirah 1441 was not sighted anywhere. Therefore, Jumādá al-Ūlá 1441 will complete 30 days and Jumādá al-Ākhirah 1441 will begin after sunset from Sunday, the 26th of January 2020 with Monday being the first day. The decision was made based on verified sighting from Morocco and South Africa which are in the designated zone for United Kingdom.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).

Rajab 1441
The Moon for Rajab 1441 was not sighted anywhere in Britain. However, it was sighted in France, Morocco and South Africa. Therefore, Rajab 1441 has begun after sunset from Monday, the 24th of February 2020 with Tuesday being the first day. The decision was made based on verified sighting from Morocco, South Africa and France which are in the designated zone for United Kingdom.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).

Sha’ban 1441
The Hilaal for Sha’bān 1441 was NOT sighted in the designated zone for United Kingdom. It has not been seen in France, Morocco and South Africa.
Therefore, the Islamic month of Rajab 1441 will complete 30 days and Sha’bān 1441 will begin after sunset on Wednesday, the 25th of March 2020. The first day will be on Thursday, the 26th of March 2020.
The night of 15th of Sha’ban will be on Wednesday 8th April After Magrib Salah.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).
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Ramaḍān 1441
The Hilaal for Ramaḍān 1441 was NOT sighted in the designated zone for United Kingdom. It has not been seen in France, Morocco and South Africa.
Therefore, the Islamic month of Sha’ban 1441 will complete 30 days and Ramaḍān 1441 will begin after sunset on Friday, the 24th of April 2020. The first day will be on Saturday, the 25th of April 2020.
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).
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Shawwal 1441
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The Moon was not sighted in South Africa, here is the official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).Shawwal 1441 will begin after sunset from Saturday, the 23rd of May 2020. The decision was made based on news from Morocco, thus the Islamic month of Shawwal 1441 has begun and Eid ul Fitr Wwill be on 24th of May 2020. Eid Mubarak. Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum.
Dhū al-Qaʿdah 1441
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The Moon was sighted the next day in South Africa, here is the official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).The Hilaal for Dhū al-Qaʿdah 1441 has not been sighted in the UK on 21-06-2020. It has not been seen in Spain, France and Morocco.Therefore, the Islamic month of Shawwal 1441 will complete 30 days and Dhū al-Qaʿdah 1441 will begin after sunset on Monday, the 22nd of June 2020. The first day will be on Tuesday, the 23rd of June 2020


Dhū al-Hijjah 1441
Wifaqul Ulama together and in consultation with Batley Moon Sighting Committee make the decision for the start of Islamic Months based on Moonsighting in UK (primary) and Morocco (secondary). Please note that the decision is not necessarily based on Morocco (monthly). Department of Islamic Affairs officially notifies the British Ulama by fax monthly and a copy of the fax for this month can be viewed here, provided as courtesy by Batley Moon Sighting Committee. The official announcement from Department of Islamic Affairs (Morocco). The Moon was not sighted in South Africa, here is the official announcement from Jamiatul Ulama (South Africa).The Hilaal for Dhū al-Hijjah 1441 1441 has been sighted. Therefore, the Islamic month of Dhū al-Hijjah will begin after sunset on Tuesday, the 21st of July 2020. The first day will be on Wednesday, the 22nd of July 2020

