Visibility of Jumadal Al-Aula Crescent 1447 AH
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 21 October 2025) at 12:25 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 21 October 2025) and (Wedensday 22 October 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 Thursday 23 October 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 23 October 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.
Jumadal Al-Aula Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Wed 22 October 2025
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار City in وادي سوف 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Jumadal Ula 1447 AH was not seen on Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from : 40 Kilometer from Shahreza to Semiram road (Gard City in Isfahan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Jumadal' Al-Aula 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: Wedensday 10/22/2025 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 4.5 Inch Telescope , One Compass. Atmospheric condition: Clear Horizon obstacles: about .5° Apparent Sunset: 17:22 Results: The crescent moon was seen at 17:27 by Mr. Hossein Janghorbani with a 4.5-inch telescope as an incomplete and faint arc. Many comets were seen with telescopes. A strange object suspected of being a UFO was seen with 4.5 Inch Telescope 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……. Payment and scientific explanations provided. A Kind Of Bird From The Family Of Vultures(Gypaetus Barbatus)Was Seen. Observers: 1.Abbas Javeri 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi"
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from طرابلس City in المنطقة الغربية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
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 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
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 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
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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "22 October 2025, Wednesday Waxing Crescent Moon: ❌ Visual Observation (with Optical Aid): Negative ❌ Visual Observation (Unaided Eye): Negative ✅ This crescent moon was photographed at noon in the UK by Juned Patel using a telescope and a camera. In Bolton, at the time of sunset, the Moon was 1.18 days old (Age: +28:32:10), and it had set 14 minutes before sunset (Sunset: 17:57:19 and Moonset: 17:43:07). "
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. said: "تم تحري هلال جمادى الأولى مساء اليوم ولكن الاجواء لاتساعد على رصد الهلال كانت هناك سبال من السحب والقتر حول الأفق الغربي "
Thu 23 October 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from أڤمار 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 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. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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: "🌙 هلال شهر جمادى الأولى اللهم أهِلَّه علينا باليُمنِ والإيمان، والسَّلامةِ والإسلام، ربِّي وربُّك الله، هلالَ خيرٍ ورُشدٍ. ⏳ أقل من 120 يومًا ويطلُّ علينا شهر رمضان المبارك 🌙 🤲 اللهم بلّغنا رمضان ونحن في صحةٍ وإيمانٍ وأمانٍ واطمئنان."
Libya
1 . 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 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. HASAN AHMED HASAN from جدة City in جدة State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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. HASAN AHMED HASAN said: "الجو كان ضباب و هواء ملوث جدا اليوم مع ذلك تم رؤية هلال على رغم من صعوبة بداية الشهر جمادى الأولى يوم الخميس 23 أكتوبر تشرين الأول عام 2025 لم أرى عطارد ولا المريخ على رغم من قربهم هلال جو ضباب"
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 شهر جمادى الأولى يبدو واضحا بالعين المجردة؛ ويظهر كوكب عطارد في إحدى الصور المرفقة، وقد رأيته من خلال المنظار (8×42). أما كوكب المريخ الذي ضمن ساحة التصوير فلم أتمكن من رؤيته إلا من خلال المرقب."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Marshgate City in Cornwall 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. Juned Patel said: "I travelled a 1000km round trip to try to see this moon with my naked eyes, but did not find a clear sky and could not try it."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was partly cloudy in York today (23/10/2025), and the sunset was clearly visible, but the moon was not seen. Most of the UK was cloudy forecast after sunset, and so we have not received any positive sighting reports from anywhere in the UK at the time of this report."
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before 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: "Earlier today (Thursday, October 23, 2025), I used a pair of 7x50 binoculars to sight the crescent moon at 2:43 PM EDT. No serious attempt was made to sight the crescent with the naked eye, as the sky was mostly cloudy and hazy. Later in the day, I arrived at my observation location at 6:08 PM (actual sunset was at 6:28 PM). The western horizon was partly cloudy and hazy. Using the binoculars, I sighted the crescent moon at 6:13 PM. My first naked-eye sighting was at 6:18 PM with glasses, and without glasses at 6:31 PM. The horns of the crescent moon were approximately positioned at 1:30 and 6:00 o'clock (1:30; 3:00; 6:00). Optical aid sightings of Mercury and Mars occurred at 7:09 PM and 7:11 PM, respectively. I believe these sightings could have occurred earlier if I had not waited for the apparent moonset (around 7:09 PM) behind distant trees—actual moonset was at 7:20 PM."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Thu 23 October 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Oman
11 . Palestine
12 . Qatar
13 . Saudi Arabia
14 . Sudan
15 . Syria
16 . Tunisia
17 . United Arab Emirates
18 . Yemen
Fri 24 October 2025
1 . Bangladesh
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 21 October 2025) at 12:25 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 21 October 2025) and (Monday 20 October 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.
Rabee' Al-Aakher Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 20 October 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from وادي سوف City in أڤمار 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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
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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Rabiul Akhir 1447 AH was not seen on Monday, Oct 20, 2025 from Assalaam Obserbatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
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. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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
Uganda
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ismael Suleiman Abuta from Kampala City in Makindye state 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. Ismael Suleiman Abuta said: "Crescent seen with binoculars initially under clear sky."
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 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 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 at 6:52 am EDT (moonrise, 6:40). My first sighting through binoculars was at 6:55 (7x50). After 6 minutes, I spotted the crescent with the naked eye (only for a short time and with glasses). The horns appeared roughly at 5:30 and 8:30 o'clock positions (5:30, 6:00, 8:30). I left the area around 7:16 am when the moon was still visible through the binoculars (sunrise, 7:30). "
Tue 21 October 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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
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
