Visibility of Shawwal Crescent 1445 AH
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When to Observe Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 08 April 2024) at 18:21 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 08 April 2024) and (Tuesday 9 April 2024) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Wedensday 10 April 2024 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 10 April 2024. Kindly notice that the UHC is a pre-calculated calendar, which adopts a certain criterion to start the new Hejric month. Your country/organization might adopt different criterion to start the new Hejric month. So it is highly advised to read the UHC website before giving any judgment.
- Results of seeing the crescent, and the first day of the month in different countries will be added here Inshalla as we receive the reports from ICOP's members. If you wish to be a member in ICOP, or to know more about it, kindly click here.
Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 09 April 2024
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirana City in Albania State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية ليوم الثلاثاء 09 أبريل 2024 الموافق لـ 30 رمضان 1445 هـ غروب الشمس: 19:04 غروب القمر: 20:12 اقتران مركزي: 08/04/2024 19:21 اقتران سطحي: 08/04/2024 20:51 زمن المكث: (01h08m) ساعة و ثمان دقائق عمر الهلال مركزيا: (01d00h51m) يوم واحد وواحد وخمسون دقيقة عمر الهلال سطحيا: (00d23h21m) ثلاث وعشرون ساعة وواحد وعشرون دقيقة ارتفاع الهلال: 12° الاستطالة: 13° اضاءة الهلال: 1,3% لم نتمكن من رصد الهلال بسبب السحب التراكمية في الأفق الغربي، علما أنه تم اعلان اكمال العدة لشهر رمضان 30 يوما بالأمس، كل عام وأنتم بخير "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "حجب عنا تراكم الغيوم في الجهة الغربية رؤية هلال شوال. "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from إليزي City in التيافتي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "للاسف بسبب الغيوم وبعض الغبار المتراكم تعذر علينا رصد هلال شهر شوال ، مع العلم تم رصده في عدة ولايات . عيدكم مبارك تقبل الله منا ومنكم صالح الاعمال "
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in NSW State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Cameroon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdoul Karimi Fatihi from Douala City in Littoral State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from صفط اللبن City in الجيزة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "The New Crescent for Shawwal was seen by many across the regions in Ghana and reported on our MOON ISSUES ONLY platforms. Barely 24 hours after the conjuction on April 8th, 2024 @18:21 GMT (U.T.), the crescent was seen but with a little dificulty. Most muslims will be praying on Wednesday, April 10th, but then our holiday for the Eid Fitr will be on Thursday, April 11th because of the uncertainty of whether the moon will be seen on its 29th day or not. Alhamdulilah"
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Somberek City in Baranya State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Biamillaah... The new crescent of Shawal 1445 AH was not sighted on Tuesday, April 09, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory at The Assalaam Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy. The moon was captured by BMKG RI Team at Manado City. According to the report, the Itsbat Council by Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declared that the 1st of Shawwal 1445 AH in Indonesia will start on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Alhamdulillaah Ied Mubarok ..."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Shawwal Crescent Observation Report: The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza, The Astronomy Center Of Khomeynishahr Isfahan Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Tuesday , 04/09/2024 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: one telescope 5 inch, one set of 20*90 binoculars Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy and partly cloudy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:16 Apparent Moonset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was seen by 20*90 binoculars by Ali Janghorbani at 18:36 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars and Telescope subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Pooya Karimi at 18:39 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Dr.Ali Akbar Taki 2.Eng.Mohammad Mahdi Javeri 3.Mohammad Ali Golabi 4.Mahmood Reza Fakhari 5.Aboozar Nikeghbal 6.Amir Hossein Saghafi 7.Navid Saghafi 8.Vahid Saghafi 9.Daryush Janghorbani 10.Roya Ghermezi 11.Maryam Shahcheraghi 12.Zakieh Abazari 13.Zoreh Karimpoor 14.Fatemeh Tavakoli 15.Narjes Zare 16.Nazanin Piroozmandan 17.Shahnaz Same 18.Mahboobeh Moosavi 19.Reyhaneh Dadvand 20.Shideh Pooya 21.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 22.Pooya Karimi 23.Mozhdeh Heydarian 24.Mahya Parandeh 25.Hamzeh Sarrami 26.Rasool Jafari 27.Amir Hossein Aghaee 28.Fatemeh Kamali 29.Olia Rezaee 30.Fatemeh Mohammadi 31.Mahboneh Rezaee 32.Mahdi Moosavi 33.Neda Moosavi 34.Zakieh Jafarzadeh 35.Mahan Moosavi 36.Abolfazl Rezaee 37.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 38.Reza Janghorbani 39. Ali Janghorbani 40.Hossein Janghorbani 41.Beh Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "لم تتم عملية الرصد في سماء العاصمة بغداد بسبب كثافة الغيوم العالية ناحية الهلال لكن تمت الرؤية في مناطق عديدة في العراق في محافظات النجف والديوانية ومناطق اخرى بالعين المجردة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammed Algaravi from النجف الاشرف City in النجف الاشرف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammed Algaravi said: "كان الجو مغبرا ولكن قبل غروب الشمس بنصف ساعة مال الجو الى الصفا وقد غربت الشمس في موعدها الحقيقي وقد تمت رؤية الهلال نصف ساعة بعد غروب الشمس بصعوبة بالغة من فريق مكون من خمسة اشخاص "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ayad Al-Mamary from الموصل - قرية الشويرات City in نينوى State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani from بحيرة الرزازة City in كربلاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تمت تصوير الهلال بواسطة التلسكوب بالرغم من تحديات الطقس في هذا المساء من رياح شديدة مثيرة للغبار ...وكل عام وانتم بخير."
5 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. hamza barzngy from السلیمانیه City in السلیمانیه State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from اربد City in اربد State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from اربد City in اربد State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Anas Sawallha said: "تم التصوير نهارا و رؤية الهلال بعد غروب الشمس"
Kuwait
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Yaser Mullayousef from الكويت City in الكويت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Ismail from بعلبك City in البقاع State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Salem Sahid said: "تمت رؤية الهلال في منطقة حفص - العمامرة 125 كم جنوب شرق طرابلس من قبل كل من : عبدالله ابوقرين منير ابوقرين محمد ابوقرين "
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from نواكشوط City in عرفات State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from تمارة City in هرهورة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "ثبوت رؤية الهلال من الناظور الى الداخلة"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنكرير City in مراكش State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from الدار البيضاء City in الدار البيضاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Soufiane Assouli said: "تم القيام بنشاط فلكي مُصَغّر في العمل لشرح طريقة مراقبة الهلال و لمشاركة بعض المعلومات الفلكية. الصورة تم التقاطها من طرف الزميلة (شيماء مرزوق). الدار البيضاء. المملكة المغربية."
6 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. from وجدة City in وجدة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
7 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from العطاوية City in مراكش State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Muscat City in Wilayat Bosher State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mundhir AlShibani said: "Crescent Visibility Result for Shwwal1445 (29th of Ramdhan, Tuesday 9th April 2024) The observation took place in Muscat, observation started before Sunset until Moonset @ 18:15 UTC+4. Weather was slightly pleasant around 32dC, with relative humidity at 21% with slight breeze at around 1.7km/h. The crescent was seen by telescope and photographed through iPhone's camera. "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. HASHAM SHREF said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال شوال بسبب غيوم ولكن أعلنت السعودية امس ان الأربعاء هو العيد اللهم تقبل من صيام و قيام آمين"
Sudan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ayman Zein from الخرطوم City in الخرطوم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ayman Zein said: "كان الجو غائما جزئيا لكن عندما انزاحت الغيوم ظهر الهلال ثم اختفى وسط الغييوك"
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "حسابيا وتجريبيا يمكن رؤية الهلال بسهولة ولكن الغيم كان مانعا من ذلك "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Zuhair Junevan from بنقردان City in مدنين State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم لم أتمكن من رؤية هلال شهر شوال مساء الثلاثاء ، بسبب الحالة الجوية الغائمة كليّاً ، و الشمس كذلك لم تظهر لا قبل الغروب و لا حين الغروب. و الحمدلله رب العالمين."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Khatim City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was raining all day in York today (9/4/2024) until about 6 pm then it started to clear up, Alhamdulillah. I had set up my computerised telescope to help find the moon, but about 35 mins after sunset, the four of us (I, Shaykh Bashir, Br Mamnun & Br Tanvir from London) were able to see the very thin crescent moon with our naked eyes. We read the masnun duaa and praised Allah for making it possible for us to see the 24 hours old moon, high up in the sky. Many people throughout the UK have also seen it (from Scotland to the Southeast), Alhamdulillah."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Fleetwood City in Lancashire State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "The Crescent Moon (Hilal) of Shawwal 1445, age 24:39 hours and illumination 1.39%, was captured and seen with the unaided eye after sunset on Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, from Fleetwood, UK."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 8:00 pm EDT (sunset at 7:52 pm). The western horizon was mostly cloudy and hazy. I had to wait for the moon to appear in an opening close to the horizon. My first sighting was at 8:36 pm in a small opening so that I could not distinguish the exact positions of the horns. Soon, the moon disappeared behind the clouds. I waited so long in hope of it appearing in another opening; it did not. I left the area at 9:03 pm (apparent moonset: 9:20 pm). Image 1: Blacksburg, Virginia Image 2: Orange County, California (Credit, Dr. M. Torabinejad) Image 3: Denver, Colorado (Credit, Ms. N. T.) Image 4: San Diego (Credit, Dr. A. S.)"
Wed 10 April 2024
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "هلال شهر شوال المبارك في أول أيام عيد الفطر السعيد بعد انجلاء الطقس الغائم بشكل طفيف (10 إبريل 2024) لـ 1500 صورة. https://youtu.be/2QZDUKOFxiA "
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Keriam City in Tutong State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم Daytime Crescent of Syawal was first spotted from Brunei Darussalam today, April 10, 2024, (30 Ramadan) at 4 pm. The 1.7 day old crescent was 3% lit and separated at 21° to the sun. Eid Mubarak to all! "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Keriam City in Tutong State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: ""تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنكُم Daytime Crescent of Syawal was first spotted from Brunei Darussalam today, April 10, 2024, (30 Ramadan) at 4 pm. The 1.7 day old crescent was 3% lit and separated at 21° to the sun. It was captured from Mini Observatory in Keriam, Tutong. Eid Mubarak to all! ""
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Rüsselsheim City in Hessen State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk said: "Camera with Teleobjektiv Sony Alpha 6000+Walimex500mm x 1,5 Crop x 2x Telekonverter"
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. HASHAM SHREF said: "تم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة بعد المغرب وكل عام وانتم بخير "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تمت رؤيه الهلال مساء الأربعاء ، رغم الحالة الجوية الغائمة الكليّاً إلا أنه ظَهَرَ لمرة واحدة فقط و كوكب المشتري معهُ. "
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 09 April 2024
1 . Mali
2 . Niger
Wed 10 April 2024
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Burkina Faso
4 . Cameroon
5 . Cote dIvoire
6 . Egypt
7 . Ghana
8 . Indonesia
9 . Iran
10 . Iraq
11 . Kuwait
12 . Lebanon
13 . Libya
14 . Malaysia
15 . Mauritania
16 . Morocco
17 . Nigeria
18 . Oman
19 . Pakistan
20 . Palestine
21 . Qatar
22 . Saudi Arabia
23 . Senegal
24 . Sudan
25 . Syria
26 . Tunisia
27 . Turkey
28 . United Arab Emirates
29 . United Kingdom
30 . Yemen
Thu 11 April 2024
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 08 April 2024) at 18:21 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 08 April 2024) and (Sunday 7 April 2024) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the OLD crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day rises after the Sunrise and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunrise.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon rises in these locations before the Sunrise and the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunrise, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 07 April 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "الحمد لله اولا ودائما ، تم رصد الهلال في جميع مناطق وادي سوف مع العلم أن هذا الهلال يعتبر هلال 28 رمضان عندنا و 27 رمضان عند دول أخرى أرتفع بمقدار 8° تقريبا قبل أن يصله شعاع الشمس ويحجب"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله، تمت رؤية هلال أواخر شهر رمضان 1445 اليوم الأحد من طرف النادي الفلكي بكوينين، كان الهلال كبيرا و واضحا، و رؤيته متيسرة جدا. "
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Across almost all the regions in Ghana, this 27th phase (Sunday, April 8, 2024) of the moon was seen and reported on our MOON ISSUES ONLY whattsup platform. THE TRUTH WILL ALWAYS STAND!!!"
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime old crescent of Ramadhan 1445 AH was captured on Sunday, April 07, 2024 from Riyadlul Jannah Mosque at Bonde Kenaiban Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Ramadhan 1445 AH was captured on Sunday, April 07, 2024 from Riyadlul Jannah Mosque at Bonde Kenaiban Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "لم انتظر شروق الشمس"
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. HASHAM SHREF said: "تم رؤية هلال أخر شهر رمضان 1445 هجري في جدة الموافق 28 من رمضان 1445 هجري 07 أبريل 2024 ميلادي حيث سوف يتم تحري هلال شوال يوم الثلاثاء إن شاء الله "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ali alnemi from جيزان City in بيش State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
4 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جده City in جده State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
5 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
6 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from الإمارات City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تمت رؤية الهلال صباح الأَحد عند الساعة ٠٥:١٢ بتوقيت مدينة دبي ، و الهلال على إرتفاع درجة واحدة و يبعد عن الشمس ٢٣ درجة و ضوءُه ٤٪ ، و الحمدلله رب العالمين."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I was at my sighting location by 6:24 am EDT (moonrise: 6:22 am). The eastern horizon was clear and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started looking for the crescent. My first binocular sighting of Venus and the crescent moon was at 6:36 am (they were aprt by a couple of degrees). If not for issues with cell phone compass, they could have been sighted earlier. For the short time I searched for the moon and the crescent with naked eye, I did not see them. The horns were approximately at 7:00 and 10:00 O'clock (7:00;8:30;10:00). I left the area at 6:58 am (sunrise: 6:58 am)."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mon 08 April 2024
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. HASHAM SHREF from جدة City in جدة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. HASHAM SHREF said: "تم رؤية الهلال عبر تصوير فلكي قبل تحجب غيوم حولت تصوير هلال لكن لم نتمكن من ذلك حيث تم رؤية هلال في وقت قصير "
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
