The next new moon occurs on Tuesday, 16th June, 2015, at 15:05 BST. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye in any part of the world. On Wednesday, 17th June, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Africa, as well as Central and South America. On Thursday, 18th June, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in the United Kingdom and the rest of the world.
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) 1st Mahe Ramadhan, 1436AH, will be on Friday, 19th June, 2015
The next new moon occurs on Wednesday, 18th February, 2015, at 23:47 GMT. On this day it will not be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.
On Thursday, 19th February, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in North and Central America
On Friday, 20th February, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe and the rest of the World
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1st Jamaadi al Ula, 1436AH, to be on Saturday, 21st February, 2015.
For the Muqallideen of Marhum Ayatullah Al-Khoei (May Allah Elevate his status), 1st Jamaadi al Ula, 1436AH, will be on Friday, 20th February, 2015.
The next new moon occurs on Tuesday, 20th January, 2015, at 13:14 GMT. On this day it will not be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.
On Wednesday, 21st January, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe and most of the world
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1st Rabi al Thaani, 1436AH, to be on Thursday, 22nd January, 2015.
For the Muqallideen of Marhum Ayatullah Al-Khoei (May Allah Elevate his status), 1st Rabi ul Aakher, 1436AH, will be on Thursday, 22nd January, 2015.
The next new moon occurs on Saturday, 22nd November, 2014, at 12:32 GMT. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye in any part of the world. On Sunday, 23rd November, 2014, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in most of the world, including Europe. For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1st Safar, 1436AH, to be on Monday, 24th November, 2014. For the Muqallideen of Marhum Ayatullah Al-Khoei (May Allah Elevate his status), 1st Safar, 1436AH, will be on Monday, 24th November, 2014.
Important dates for this month:
Sunday 30th November: 7th Safar: Shahadat Day – Imam Hassan (A) Wednesday 3rd December: 10th Safar: Shahadat Day – Bibi Sakina (A) Friday 12th December: 19th Safar: Eve of Arabaeen Saturday 13th December: 20th Safar: Day of Arbaeen – 40th Day after Ashura Sunday 21st December: 28th Safar: Shahadat Day – Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Monday 22nd December: 29th Safar: Shahadat Day – Imam Ali Ridha (A)
The next new moon occurs on Wednesday, 24th September, 2014, at 07:14 BST. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye in any part of the world.
On Thursday, 25th September, 2014, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Africa, South and Central America, and Western Australia. On Friday, 26th September, 2014, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe and the rest of the world
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1st Dhul Hijjah, 1435AH, to be on Saturday, 27th September, 2014.
For the Muqallideen of Marhum Ayatullah Al-Khoei (May Allah Elevate his status), 1st Dhul Hijjah, 1435AH, will be on Friday, 26th September, 2014.
Important dates for this month:
Friday 3rd October, 7th Dhul Hijjah: Shahadat Day Imam Muhammad Baqir (A) Sunday 5th October, 9th Dhul Hijjah: Shahadat Day Hazrat Muslim (A) & Roz e Arafah Monday 6th October, 10th Dhul Hijjah: Eid ul Azha Day Saturday 11th October, 15th Dhul Hijjah: Wiladat Day Imam Ali un Naqi (A) Tuesday 14th October, 18th Dhul Hijjah: Eid e Ghadeer Day Saturday 18th October, 22nd Dhul Hijjah: Shahadat Day Sons of Hazrat Muslim (A) Monday 20th October, 24th Dhul Hijjah: Eid e Mubahila Day
The Astronomical New Moon is on Monday 25 August 2014 at 1513 BST. The crescent cannot be seen anywhere on this day. On Tuesday 26 August 2014, the crescent can be seen in South America and Africa.
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah Sistani, 1st Dhul Qa’dah 1435AH will be on Thursday, 28 August 2014.
Important Dates this month:
Sunday, 7th September 2014, 11 Dhul Qa’dah: Wiladat Day of Imam Ali ar-Ridha (A)
Thursday, 25th September 2014, 29 Dhul Qa’dah: Shahadat Day of Imam Muhammad at-Taqi (A)
Praise be to Allah Lord of the worlds and peace and blessings be upon Mohammad and his pure household
According to the announcement from the office of H. E. Ayatullah Seestani (long may he live) in the holy city of Najaf, Tuesday 29 July is the last day of the holy month of Ramadhan in the United Kingdom, European and Scandinavian countries except for Spain, Portugal and Greece.
The first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr will be on Wednesday 30 July 2014