Visibility of Dhul Hijjah Crescent 1446 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 (Tuesday 27 May 2025) at 03:02 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 27 May 2025) and (Wedensday 28 May 2025) 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 28 May 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 28 May 2025. 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
Tue 27 May 2025
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirane City in Albania 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 not 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: 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر ذي الحجة و الحمد لله "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, 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
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "بفضل الله تمكنا من رصد الهلال بواسطة المنظار من قبل 3 أشخاص من أعضاء النادي وفي عدة مناطق أخرى من مدينة الوادي "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "بفضل الله تم رصد هلال شهر ذي الحجة مغرب اليوم من سماء الرباح الوادي - الجزائر - بالمنظار أولا ثم بالكاميرا ثم بالعين المجردة كذلك ، حيث تم رصده بالمنظار بعد 27 دقيقة من غروب الشمس ولمدة عشرين دقيقة وبالعين المجردة بعد 35 دقيقة ولمدة دقيقة اول اقل . وقت الصور موضح في الصور . اللهم أهله علينا باليمن والايمان والسلم والسلام ربنا وربك الله هلال خير ورشد."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from ابوكبير City in الشرقية 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from الجيزة City in الجيزة State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Dunaujvaros City in Fejer 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
2 . 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 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Dzulhijjah 1446 AH was not sighted on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was cloudy and hazy. However, according to the Istbat of The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs, the 1st of Dzulhijjah 1446 AH in Indonesia will start on Wednesday, May 28, 2025."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from 40 Kilometer from Shahreza to Semiram road (Gardan City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Dhul Hijjah Crescent Observation Report: The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Tuesday, 05/27/2025 Location: 40 Kilometer from Shahreza to Semiram road (Gardaneh Khoroosgeloo) (latitude: 31 42 N, longitude: 51 45 E, elevation: 2320m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: One Set Of 20*120 binoculars, One Set Of 15*70 binoculars, One Compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and Hazy Horizon obstacles: about .5° Apparent Sunset: 18:53 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 20*120 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 19:22 and 19:23, for the first time. A strange object suspected of being a UFO was seen with 20*120 binoculars and is being investigated. At the end Mr. Hossein Janghorbani Head of Shahreza Astronomy and Geophysics Center With 31 years of documented experience in the field of science Modern Astronomy, New Astronomy, Astrophysics, Astrochemistry, Astrobiology, Cosmology, Aerospace, Islamic Astronomy, Astronomy Ancient, Astronomy Archaeology, Physical Geography, Geography Astronomy, Meteorology, Geophysics, Seismology Ufology Life on other Planets, Geography of Nature, Compilation of Various Astronomical Calendars, Discovery of Nowruz and the new Solar Calendar, Crescent moon observer, Metaphysics, Paranormal,and………, To the topics of relative prediction in seismology And the lunar eclipse of September 7, 2025, when the moon will turn dark red And the impact of this lunar eclipse on the world is very important and……. Payment and scientific explanations provided. Observers: 1.Hamid Kamran 2.Mohammad Eslami 3.Ali Dianat 4.Sayed Hossein Navabi 5.Milad Eslami 6.Morteza Mohtasham 7.Ahmad Rahmati 8.Ali Rahmati 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Soheyla Eslami 11.Mahboobeh Moosavi 12.Zohreh Karimpoor 13.Zahra Molaee 14.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought 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
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdullah Kamil from الرمادي City in الانبار 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
Dr. Abdullah Kamil said: "السماء غائمة باتجاه موقع غروب الشمس بحيث اختفت الشمس في الغيم ثم قبل الغروب ظهرت والغيم غطى اتجاه رؤية الهلال بالاتجاه الشمال الغربي"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. from بغداد الجديدة City in بغداد 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تم تصوير هلال شهر ذي الحجة بواسطة التلسكوب celestron Nexstar 8se بعد غروب الشمس بصعوبة وبعد معالجة الصورة ... ولم اتمكن من رؤيتة بالعين المجردة وكل عام وانتم بالف خير."
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 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
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Ms. Basma Dhiab from Amman City in Amman State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Ms. Basma Dhiab said: "Raed Abu Sheikha (JAS member) tried to observe tha crescent, in front of his house where the site is heigh but the sky was very hazy at the beginning of the day but it became better before Sunset. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Emam Hamdi from محمية غابات عجلون City in عجلون 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 seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from مكاور City in مادبا 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi said: "تم رصد و تصوير الهلال في ظروف جوية غير مناسبة لوجود الغبار و تم الرصد من منطقة مكاور - مادبا و غروب الهلال فوق مدينة القدس و المسجد الاقصى المبارك و لم اتمكن من تصوير المسجد لحظة غروب الهلال لعدم صفاء الجو "
Kuwait
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Yaser Mullayousef from الكويت City in الكويت 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Hithem Fattah from طرابلس City in تاجوراء 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from طرابلس City in المنطقة الغربية 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
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from انواكشوط City in تفرغ زينه 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "اللجنة الوطنية للأهلي لم تصلها أيت دعوا برؤية الهلال"
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 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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "أخبرني صديق راصد أنه رآه بالمنظار الزوجي وبالكاكيرا لكنه لم يره بالعين المجردة."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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
Portugal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Monchique City in Monchique 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "لقد قمت برصد الهلال و الحمد لله تمت رؤيته بمنظار مزدوج لكن بصعوبة بالرغم من صفاء الأفق . حاولت تصوير الهلال لكن لم يكن واضحا . "
2 . 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 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "حسب الحسابات الفلكية الدقيقة والصحيحة لا يمكن رؤية الهلال الشرعي ( بالعين المجردة ) ولم نتمكن من رؤيته لا بالعين الجردة ولا بالمنظار ( تكبير عشرة مرات )"
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.38"
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from Thirsk (Sutton Bank) 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was totally cloudy and raining in York but the weather forecast showed it would be clear in the northwest direction, so a group of us travelled to Yorkshire Gliding Club grounds in Sutton Bank (Thirsk, UK). Our group comprised of seven people, four from York and three from Leicester (as it was totally cloudy there, too). There was a big cloud break above the sunset position, and so the moon was clearly seen with binoculars (20×80) and soon afterward two of the Leicester brothers also saw it with the naked eye, MashaAllah. Many congratulations to our Leicester brothers for their dedication and enthusiasm to travel over 100 miles to join the York group and they were the first to spot the moon. We also had reports of sightings from Leeds and Dewsbury, so our ICOUK Ulama Panel had multiple testimonies, Alhamdulillah"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "It was completely cloudy here in Blacksburg, so I did not attempt any sighting."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from برادفورد Bradford City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام City in حضرموت 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
Wed 28 May 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف 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. Messaoud Kechida said: "هذا الهلال الذي رصد هو هلال اليوم الثاني بحكم أننا قمنا برصده مساء الأمس لكن من أجل تأكيد الرؤية والتعرف على منازل الأهلة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح 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 seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Youcef Madi from مغنية City in تلمسان 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
Mr. Youcef Madi said: "بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم والحمد لله رب العالمين وصلاة وسلام على اشرف المرسلين أما بعد: - بتوفيق من الله تم رؤية الهلال مساء اليوم 28 ماي 2025 / 1 ذو الحجة 1446هــ رؤية الهلال كانت ساهلة خاصة بعد مغيب شمس وتم رؤيته بالعين المجردة و في اخير ندعو الله ان يتقبل من الجميع طاعتكم و اقول حج مبرور و سعي مشكور و ذنبا مغفور وسلام عليكم و حمة الله تعالى وبراكته"
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ والحمد لله رب العالمين. Reporting Time: 20:30 GMT + 6:00 Dhaka, Bangladesh. By the will of Almighty Allah, the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted from more than six districts in Bangladesh. The 1st day of Dhul Hijjah is May 29. A photo of the observation report is given below."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from مصر City in مصر 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
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "في يوم الأربعاء المُوافق ٢٠٢٥/٥/٢٨ - الموافق ٢٩ من ذي القعدة ١٤٤٦ ه؛ تم استطلاع هلال أول شهر ذي الحجة وتمت رؤية هلال أول شهر ذي الحجة، وبناءً عليه فإن تمام شهر ذي القعدة هو ٢٩ يوما، وأن بداية شهر ذي الحجة تكون يوم الخميس المُوافق ٢٠٢٥/٥/٢٩. "
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Mannheim City in Baden Württemberg 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. Hüseyin Sentürk said: "Photographed with Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra"
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mohd Adnan from New Delhi City in Delhi 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
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 partly 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The.2nd day new crescent of Dzulhijjah 1446 AH was not photographed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indoneaia. The sky was cloudy and hazy."
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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
Mali
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Oumar Haoussa from مورجا جمهورية مالي City in نارا 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
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 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. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي 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
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "هلال غرة ذي الحجة؛ ويظهر كوكب المشتري إلى الأيسر (جنوب) والأسفل قليلاً"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 28 May 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Libya
11 . Oman
12 . Palestine
13 . Qatar
14 . Saudi Arabia
15 . Sudan
16 . Syria
17 . Tunisia
18 . Turkey
19 . United Arab Emirates
20 . Yemen
Thu 29 May 2025
1 . Albania
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . India
5 . Malaysia
6 . Mali
7 . Mauritania
8 . Morocco
9 . Pakistan
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 27 May 2025) at 03:02 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 27 May 2025) and (Monday 26 May 2025) 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
Mon 26 May 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "بفضل من الله تمكنا من رصد هلال آخر الشهر بكل وضوح مع التمكن من تصويره حتى بأبسط آلات التصوير "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "تم رصد هلال الثامن والعشرون من شهر ذي القعدة فجر اليوم الاثنين بوضوح وبالعين المجردة من سماء الرباح الوادي - الجزائر -"
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 partly 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Dzulqodah 1446 AH was not seen on Monday, May 26, 2025 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was cloudy and hazy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Murtada Al Saeedi Al Najafi from قم City in قم State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, 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: After sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: 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. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from ABHA City in Aseer 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "Easily seen by naked eyes"
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "رؤية الهلال لم تكن بسهولة "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "لم أستطع رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة؛ لكن كان واضحاً من خلال المنظار 8×42"
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
