Why does Rabi al awwal 1447 start on 2025-08-26?

This Hijri date is based on the official moon sighting announcement in GB.

Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK)
UK-based moonsighting authority. Uses local visual sightings (with optical aid) and publishes verified hilal reports.

Explanation

According to Islamic Crescent Observation for the UK (ICOUK), the crescent moon was not sighted, and the previous Hijri month was completed as thirty days.

Accordingly, Tuesday, 26 August 2025 was declared as the first day of Rabi al-Awwal.

How was this date determined?

Official announcement (original text)

On Sunday, 24th August 2025 (29th Safar 1447 AH), the Hilal of Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Safar 1447 AH will complete 30 days, and Rabi-ul Awwal 1447 AH will start on Tue, 26th August 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Mufti Abdul Waheed, Imam MirAzam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (24/08/2025 21:45 BST).

Why dates may differ

Hijri months are determined by moon sighting practices, which may vary between countries and authorities. Alhabib reports official announcements without issuing religious rulings.

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