Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1435 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Wednesday 24 September 2014) at 06:14 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Wednesday 24 September 2014) and (Thursday 25 September 2014) 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 Friday 26 September 2014 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 25 September 2014. Hence the first day of Eid in the Eastern Region will be on Sunday 05 October 2014 and in the Western Region will be on Saturday 04 October 2014. 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.
Dhul Hijjah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 24 September 2014
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Brunei 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad said: "Al-salam 'alaykum “The new moon for the month of Dhul Hijjah 1435 was not sighted from Brunei (4° 55′ North and 114° 55′ East) on the evening of Wednesday, 24 September 2014. This was officially announced through the Brunei National TV and Radio stations. Therefore, tomorrow, Thursday, 25 September 2014 is the completion of 30 days for the month of Dhul Qaedah in Brunei. Hence, the 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1435 will commence on Friday, 26 September 2014. Subsequently, the Eid al-Adha will fall on Sunday, 05 October 2014”. “I would like to take this opportunity to wish Muslims across the world a happy and blessed Eid Adha. May Allah grant us success, victory, unity and improve the conditions of Muslims around the world to the best, Amin”. (Dr Mohammed Hussain Ahmad) "
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region 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
Mr. Baba Abdulai said: "Date of observation, Wednesday September 24, 2014. Time of observation: between 5:57 PM and 6:10 PM local time. Location of sighting effort (From Agric. area to Choggu Lowcost Bungalows) Tamale, Ghana. The crescent was NOT seen in this area of my sighting effort. The sky was very cloudy along the western horizon. I actually did not expect to see any crescent, because the moon's age as at that time was only about 12 hrs. with a moon lag time of around 13 minutes."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The New Crescent of DzulHijjah 1435 AH was not sighted from Assalaam Observatory, Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia, on the evening of Wednesday, 24 September 2014. We are about 80 students from CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam) and CASTROSMALSA (Club Astronomi SMA Al-Islam 1 Surakarta) and several teachers. The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs was officially announced through the Itsbat that Thursday, 25 September 2014 is the completion of 30 days for DzulQo'dah 1435 AH. Hence, the 1st of DzulHijjah 1435 AH will commence on Friday, 26 September 2014. Subsequently, the Eid al-Adha will fall on Sunday, 05 October 2014"
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from tripoly City in madina 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
Eng. Mohamed Mogerby said: "دار الافتاء الليبية تعلن أن يوم الخميس هو أول أيام شهر ذي الحجة بناء علی شهادة دولة السعودية ."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "The new hilaal is not visible here in Ilorin"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "It is interesting that the moon is not sighted in Brunei that is withing the magenta zone. "
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The atmosphere was very clear but we could not see the Crescent Moon after sunset."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Dammam City in Eastern Province 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "On Wednesday 24th September 2014 (29th Dhul Hijjah as per Ummul Qura Calendar) I was in Dammam (Saudi Arabia) and decided to join the local Hilal observer group. The sun disappeared 5 minutes before the local sunset behind the hazy/dusty horizon, so there was no chance of sighting the hilal, even with telescopes. I was told that none of the official Hilal Committee Members were able to sight the hilal either, but the court has accepted the claims of a few early-sighters from near Riyadh (Shaqra/Sudair), even though the moon was not expected to be sighted anywhere in the whole world on that evening. I should also mention that the Saudi scholars strictly follow the Fiqh ruling of Ikhtilaf-Matale (difference of horizons) and hence they do not accept any sighting reports from outside their country. They also advise all neighbouring and foreign countries to follow their own respective sightings and not that of Saudi Arabia, even for fasting on the “Day of Arafah”! Consequently, Eid-ul Adha will be on Saturday 4th October 2014 in Saudi Arabia (and those who choose to follow them without any undue influence) and on Sunday 5th October 2014 for all those who follow verified moon sighting news (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari). Eid Muabark to all Muslims."
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Salie from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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
Mr. Hashim Salie said: "No hilaal was reported as sighted anywhere within the boundaries of South Africa. The Muslim Judicial Council and the United Ulama Council of South Africa confirmed that Eidul Adhaa shall be on Sunday 5 October 2014, whilst Majlisush Shura al Islami and the Islamic Council of South Africa, determined Eidul Adhaa to be on Saturday, 4 October 2014. As a consequence of which, South Africa shall sadly be split on the celebration of Eidul Adhaa tis year again. Koelloe aam wa antoem bi khayr Taqabbalallahu ta aala minnaa wa mienkoem Imam Hashim Salie"
Thu 25 September 2014
Austria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Greifenburg City in Carinthia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I observed the evening crescent from the site of a large telescope convention in the austrian alps, the "ITT" at a height of 1800m. The weather was cloudy but showed some promising gaps in the west. The air was very clear and dry so i had good hopes of finding the crescent even though it would set soon after the sun. The imaging system easily showed the crescent when it came into the gap in the clouds (only 2° above the horizon) and i could also see it clear enough with 12x50 binoculars. I could follow the crescent with the imaging system till it sank behind very distant mountains. The visual view got better after the first sighting as the sky got darker and due to the very good transparency the lower altitude did not harm the view at all."
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 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
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Badredine Billel from Mulhouse City in Alsace 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Baba Abdulai from Tamale City in Northern Region 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. Baba Abdulai said: "The crescent was SEEN, having a 2 to 7 o'clock orientation around 6:23 pm local time. The sky was clear on the western horizon. Date of observation, Thursday September 25, 2014. Location of sighting effort (From Agric. area to Choggu Lowcost Bungalows) Tamale, Ghana."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Dzulhijjah 1435 AH was SEEN from Assalaam Observatory,Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo - Surakarta Central Java Indonesia on Thursday, 25 September 2014. We are about 60 students of CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam), The Modern Boarding School of Islam Assalaam."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Janghorbani said: "Observers: 1.Sayed Abolfazl Kahangi 2.Ali Janghorbani 3.Keyvan Kazempoor 4.Mr.Ghasemi 5.Shahriar Gholami 6.Mr.Gholami 7.Ahmad Farazmand 8.Zahra Hashemifar 9.Mohadeseh Alinejad 10.Shakiba Moslehi 11.Shakiba Farazmand 12.Zahra Farokhpoor 13.Mrs.Kazempoor 14.Naimeh Sadat Saniie 15.Reyhaneh Dadvand 16.shakiba Moslehi 17.Sadra Nikeghbal 18.Hossein Jeridehdar"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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 Thul Hijjah Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najm-al-Sepehr) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Thursday, 09/25/2014 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: two sets of 15*70, one sets of 7*50 binoculars, one compass. Atmospheric condition: hazy in western horizon. Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent sunset: 17:46 Apparent Moonset:18:20 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal at 18:07 between hazy, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by 15*70 and 7*50 binoculars subsequently. Crescent observed by Roya Ghermezi,Fatemeh Tavakoli,Nazanin Piroozmandan 18:16 by naked eye. Observers: 1-Sayed Farzad Alavi 2.Hamed Rezaee 3. Mohammad Amin Salehpoor 4. Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 5. Hossein Janghorbani 6. Nazanin Piroozmandan 7. Narjes Zare 8. Zinat Ghermezi 9. Roya Ghermezi 10. Fatemeh Tavakoli 11. Narges Shahnazari 12. Zahra Fallahi "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in اجدابيا 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
Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال حيث كان الأفق الغربي ملوثا بالصباب والأدخنة التي لم تساعد على الرؤية."
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The moon was not sighted according to the criteria laid down. However there was a thin crescent to the right of sunset. The presence of 4 stars on the western horizon immediately after maghrib prayer is a usual sign that the moon has set. According to the holy Qur'an 16:15 the moon has set. Moreover my town is in the green zone where according to hisab the moon will be sighted."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Al Bosor City in Al Gaseem 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abe Parker from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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
Mr. Abe Parker said: "although it was very cloudy there was a streak of clearance south to north of about a degree wide armed with approx position of crescent etc i "waited" it out one thing i dont understand: "odeh" specs gives moon azimuth about 3 degrees north (right) (271 deg) of sunset position (268 deg), but in fact it was about 3 degrees to the south (left) of sun "
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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location (The Blacksburg Middle School) at 6:45 pm EDT (sunset: 7:13 pm). Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I scanned the WSW horizon, upper left side of the sun. The horizon was mostly clear and hazy. My first binocular sighting was at 6:58 pm, about 15 minutes before sunset (crescent's elevation: ~9 degrees). It took 20 more minutes before I could see the very thin moon with naked eye at 7:18 pm. At this time, the crescent was about 6 degrees above the horizon. The horns were at 2:00 and 6:00 O'clock (2:00;4:00;6:00). Mercury was sighted at 7:40 pm, only through the binoculars. My last crescent sighting was at 7:54 pm when the moon disappeared behind clouds, very low in the horizon (moonset: 7:59 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 25 September 2014
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Iran
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Libya
10 . Nigeria
11 . Oman
12 . Palestine
13 . Qatar
14 . Saudi Arabia
15 . Sudan
16 . Syria
17 . Tunisia
18 . Turkey
19 . United Arab Emirates
20 . Yemen
Fri 26 September 2014
1 . Brunei Darussalam
2 . France
3 . Indonesia
4 . Iran
5 . Malaysia
6 . Mauritius
7 . Morocco
8 . South Africa
Sat 27 September 2014
1 . Bangladesh
2 . India
3 . Pakistan
4 . Sri Lanka
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on ( Wednesday 24 September 2014 ) at 06:14 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on ( Wednesday 24 September 2014 ) and on ( Tuesday 23 September 2014 ) 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.
Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 23 September 2014
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from مدينة عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani from Esfahan City in Esfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "It has been generally cloudy. I sighted the appearance of the moon only on the 2oth."
Wed 24 September 2014
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not 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 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
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
