![]() ![]() However, basing the months on the sighting of the new crescent Moon means that anyone can participate. Different countries might see the moon on different dates, and different countries might have alternative methods of determining the Islamic calendar, which might not correspond to the visibility of the moon." When Muslims in the UK follow the calendars of different countries around the world, it’s natural we will have some differences. "This is because some Muslim communities in the UK follow the Islamic calendar of other countries. ![]() “One of the issues faced by Muslims in the UK is that we tend to differ amongst ourselves on which dates we celebrate Ramadan and Eid,” explains Imad. Muharram 2021 will mark the start of New Islamic Year 1443 Hijri. The Islamic (Hijri) calendar (with dates that fall within the Muslim. to be the first day of the first month (1 MuHarram) of the year of the Hijrah. by the close companion of the Prophet and the second Caliph, Umar ibn Al-KHaTTab (592-644 C.E.). The new crescent visibility varies worldwide, just as sunset and sunrise times do, so not everyone will be able to see it at the same time or even on the same day. This variation across the world can lead to some countries marking religious holidays on different dates. The Islamic Calendar, which is based purely on lunar cycles, was first introduced in 638 C.E. Predicted Moon visibility maps like the one above can provide a useful scientific guide to when the new crescent Moon may be visible, with the likelihood varying depending on where in the world you are. Crescent Moon Visibility Map for 23 March 2023 - courtesy of HM Nautical Almanac Office
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