Why does Safar 1447 start on 2025-07-27?

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, Sunday, 27 July 2025 was declared as the first day of Safar.

How was this date determined?

Official announcement (original text)

On Friday, 25th July 2025 (29th Muharram 1447), the Hilal of Safar 1447 was not sighted in the UK (Local), according to the rules of Shariah. Therefore, Muharram 1447 will complete 30 days, and Safar 1447 AH will start on Sunday, 27th July 2025, InShaAllah. Signed by (Ulama Panel): Maulana Abdullah Ahmed, Maulana Yusuf Mota, Imam Sabri Alabri, Imam Mirazam Khan. Witnessed by: Eng. Qamar Uddin, ICOUK (25/07/2025 22:15 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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