Hilal Statement: Dhul Hijjah 1438AH – London, UK

The next new moon occurs on Monday, 21^st August, 2017, at 19:30 BST. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.

On Tuesday, 22^nd August, 2017, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Central and South America. On Wednesday, 23^rd August, 2017, 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 1^st Dhul Hijjah, 1438AH, to be on Thursday, 24^th August, 2017.

Important dates for this month:
Tuesday 29^th August   Eve 7^th Dhul Hijjah  Shahadat Eve Imam Muhammad Baqir (A)
Thursday 31^st August Eve 9th Dhul Hiijjah Shahadat Eve Hazrat Muslim ibn Aqeel (A)
Friday 1^st September   Day 9^th Dhul Hijjah  Roz e Arafah
Saturday 2^nd September  10^th Dhul Hijjah  Eid ul Adha Day
Wednesday 6^th September Eve 15^th Dhul Hijjah Wiladat Eve Imam Ali un Naqi (A)
Saturday 9^th September Eve 18^th Dhul Hijjah Eve of Eid e Ghadeer
Thursday 14^th September 22^nd Dhul Hijjah  Shahadat Day Sons of Hazrat Muslim (A)
Friday 15^th September Eve 24^th Dhul Hijjah Eve Eid e Mubahila