Visibility of Dhul Qeadah Crescent 1446 AH
- When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Dhul Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 27 April 2025) at 19:31 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 27 April 2025) and (Monday 28 April 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 Tuesday 29 April 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 28 April 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 Qeadah Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 28 April 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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
Mr. Youcef Madi said: "بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم و صلاة و سلام على رسولنا الكريم عليه افضل الصلاة واتم التسليم اما بعد مغيب شمس يوم حاولنا رصد وتحري هلال شهر ذي القعدة سنة 1446 هــ الى وانه لم نوفق في رصده علما ان الحالة الجوية كانت صافيا وفي اخير احييكم و سلام عليكم و رحمة الله تعالى براكته "
2 . 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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله تمت رؤية هلال شهر ذي القعدة من كوينين رؤية سهلة من طرف أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين و جمعية المرزم الفلكية السوفية بالوادي "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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 شهر ذي القعدة 1446 هجري بالعين المجردة في ليلته الأولى. اللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ، اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْأَمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ، وَالسَّلاَمَةِ وَالْإِسْلاَمِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ رَبَّنَا وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ ، هِلاَلُ خيْرٍ و رُشْدٍ ."
4 . 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 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 الله وتوفيقه تم رصد هلال مساء اليوم بواسطة المنظار ثم العين المجردة في حدود 19:23 وبقي الهلال الى غاية 20:17 "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen 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 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 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 Qaadah has not been sighted from anywhere in Bangladesh. A photo of the observation report is given below. "
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from ابوكبير City in الشرقية 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from مصر City in مصر 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Weinheim City in Baden Württemberg 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
Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk said: "Der Neumond wurde mit einer Teleskopkamera gesichtet. Die Mondsichel war zu 1,2 % beleuchtet bei einer Elongation von 12°. Fotografiert wurde mit einer ZWO ASI 174MM. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Weinheim City in Baden Württemberg 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Cece City in Fejer 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
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohd Adnan from New Delhi City in Delhi 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
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 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 Dzul Qo'dah 1446 AH was not seen on Monday, April 28, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at The ASSALAAM Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was partly cloudy and hazy."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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. from مهریز City in یزد 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 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 Dhul Qeadah 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: Monday , 04/28/2025 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 Set Of 15*70 binoculars , One Compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:31 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 19:05, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Shahideh Torabi at 19:06 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Sayed Hossein Navabi 2.Milad Eslami 3.Ali Janghorbani 4.Hossein Janghorbani 5.Soheyla Eslami 6.Ziba Hafar 7.Zohreh Karimpoor 8.Shahideh Torabi 9.Zahra Molaee 10.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdullah Kamil from بغداد City in بغداد 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. Abdullah Kamil said: "الافق الغربي غائم جزئياً والغيم يغطي بالكامل مكان تحري الهلال لذا لم تتم مشاهدة الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا بالمنظار الثنائي. "
Italy
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad-Mahdi NASERI from milan City in lombardy State mentioned that the sky was totally 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. Mohammad-Mahdi NASERI said: "Crescent Moon Observation Log Number Eleven (1446 AH) Report on the Crescent Moon Observation of Dhu al-Qadah 1446 AH • Tahour Observatory, Milan, Italy In the Name of God Crescent Moon Observation Report by Mohammad Mahdi Naseri Head of the Istihlal (Moon Sighting) Group of Tahour Observatory, aiming to determine the last day of Shawwal and the beginning of Dhu al-Qadah. Observation Information: • Date: Monday, 8th of Ordibehesht 1404 (Solar Hijri) equivalent to April 28, 2025 (Gregorian) • Location: Monte Stella hill, located in the northwest of the QT8 area of Milan city Italy • Geographical Coordinates: o Latitude: 45.29° N o Longitude: 9.09° E o Altitude above sea level: 167 meters • Time Zone: UTC+2 Weather Conditions: • Sky: Clear with limited cloud obstructions and haze on the western horizon. • Wind Speed: 10 kilometers per hour • Temperature: 14 degrees Celsius • Humidity: 79 percent • Air Pressure: 1020 millibars Astronomical Information: • Sunset: 20:26 towards 291 degrees • Moonset: 21:54 towards 303 degrees • Moon-Sun Conjunction (New Moon): 21:31:07 on Sunday, 7th of Ordibehesht 1404 (Solar Hijri) equivalent to April 27, 2025 (Gregorian) • Moonset Lag after Sunset: One hour and 28 minutes • Moon Position: Aries constellation First Sighting: • Time: 20:35 with binoculars • Altitude: 10 degrees • Azimuth: 290 degrees • Moon-Sun Angular Separation: +13.4 degrees • Azimuth Difference with the Sun: +7 degrees • Moon Age: 23 hours and 3 minutes • Moon Distance from Earth: 357,050 kilometers • Moon Illumination: 1.4 percent Last Sighting: • Time: 21:33 with the naked eye • Altitude: 2 degrees • Azimuth: 299 degrees • Moon-Sun Angular Separation: +14.54 degrees • Azimuth Difference with the Sun: -7 degrees • Moon Age: 23 hours and 4 minutes • Moon Distance from Earth: 358,445 kilometers • Moon Illumination: 1.6 percent Observation Equipment: • Celestron 25x100 binoculars • 20x50 binoculars • 20x60 monocular • Canon EOS 60D camera with 18-400mm lens Observation Summary: According to scientific data and crescent moon visibility maps, it was predicted that the crescent moon of Dhu al-Qadah would be easily visible in this region. The members of the Istihlal group of Tahour Observatory, stationed at the observation site, began locating the crescent moon during sunset. They successfully sighted the crescent moments after sunset using binoculars, and subsequently, the crescent moon was sighted by the members with the naked eye. Sincerely, Mohammad Mahdi Naseri Director of Tahour Observatory - Milan, Italy ------------------- = T.O.A.C.IR == Tahour Observatory and Astronomy Club " T a h o u r . O b s e r v a t o r y " ESTD: 1 December 2020 E-mail: Observatory@Tahour.Academy WhatsApp: (+39)375-580-7777 ------------------- سجل رصد الهلال رقم إحدى عشر (1446 هـ) تقرير رصد هلال شهر ذي القعدة 1446 هـ • مرصد طهور، ميلانو، إيطاليا بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تقرير رصد الهلال بواسطة محمد مهدي ناصري مسؤول فريق الاستهلال بمرصد طهور بهدف تحديد آخر يوم من شهر شوال وبداية شهر ذي القعدة. معلومات الرصد: • التاريخ: الاثنين 8 أرديبهشت 1404 هـ.ش. الموافق 28 أبريل 2025 م • المكان: تلة مونتي ستيلا، الواقعة في الشمال الغربي لمنطقة QT8 بمدينة ميلانو إيطاليا • الإحداثيات الجغرافية: o خط العرض: 45.29° شمالاً o خط الطول: 9.09° شرقاً o الارتفاع عن سطح البحر: 167 متراً • المنطقة الزمنية: UTC+2 الظروف الجوية: • السماء: صافية مع عوائق سحابية محدودة وغبار على الأفق الغربي. • سرعة الرياح: 10 كيلومترات في الساعة • درجة الحرارة: 14 درجة مئوية • الرطوبة: 79 بالمئة • الضغط الجوي: 1020 مليبار المعلومات الفلكية: • غروب الشمس: 20:26 باتجاه 291 درجة • غروب القمر: 21:54 باتجاه 303 درجة • اقتران القمر والشمس (المحاق): 21:31:07 يوم الأحد 7 أرديبهشت 1404 هـ.ش. الموافق 27 أبريل 2025 م • مدة مكث القمر بعد غروب الشمس: ساعة واحدة و 28 دقيقة • موقع القمر: برج الحمل أول رؤية: • الوقت: 20:35 بواسطة المنظار ذي العينين • الارتفاع: 10 درجات • السمت: 290 درجة • الزاوية الفاصلة بين القمر والشمس: +13.4 درجة • فرق السمت مع الشمس: +7 درجات • عمر القمر: 23 ساعة و 3 دقائق • مسافة القمر عن الأرض: 357050 كيلومتراً • إضاءة القمر: 1.4 بالمئة آخر رؤية: • الوقت: 21:33 بالعين المجردة • الارتفاع: 2 درجة • السمت: 299 درجة • الزاوية الفاصلة بين القمر والشمس: +14.54 درجة • فرق السمت مع الشمس: -7 درجات • عمر القمر: 23 ساعة و 4 دقائق • مسافة القمر عن الأرض: 358445 كيلومتراً • إضاءة القمر: 1.6 بالمئة أجهزة الرصد: • منظار ذو عينين سيليسترون 25×100 • منظار ذو عينين 20×50 • منظار ذو عين واحدة 20×60 • كاميرا كانون EOS 60D مع عدسة 18-400 مم ملخص الرصد: بالنظر إلى البيانات العلمية وخرائط رؤية الهلال، كان من المتوقع أن يكون هلال شهر ذي القعدة مرئياً بسهولة في هذه المنطقة. قام أعضاء فريق الاستهلال بمرصد طهور، المتمركزون في موقع الرصد، بتحديد موقع الهلال أثناء غروب الشمس. وقد نجحوا في رؤية الهلال لحظات بعد غروب الشمس باستخدام المنظار ذي العينين، وفي وقت لاحق، تمكن الأعضاء من رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة. مع الشكر، محمد مهدي ناصري مدير مرصد طهور - ميلانو، إيطاليا "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء 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. Mooad Shaqour said: "تم رصد هلال 🌙 ذي القعدة 1446 من الزرقاء والحمد لله، اليوم الإثنين 28 أبريل 2025 الموافق ل29 شوال 1446. معاذ شقّور "
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 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
Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan said: "تمت رؤية الهلال وتصويره في مراصد دار الإفتاء الليبية بمدن: زوارة وغريان ومسلاتة بجميع الوسائل."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muhammed Shafraz Macksood from Colombo 03 City in Western 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Al Agha from حلب City in حلب 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. Abdullah Al Agha said: "تمّت رؤية الهلال بعون الله تعالى لمدة عشر دقائق تقريباً بعد قليلٍ من الجهد، حيث كان الأفق الغربي مليئاً بالغيوم ولكن تبدّد بعضه مع مرور الوقت"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from معرة مصرين City in إدلب 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
Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "كان الهلالُ واضحاً للرؤية بالعين المجردة"
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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
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
2 . 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 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: "تمكنت بفضل الله تعالى من رؤية هلال غرة ذي القعدة بعد غروب الشمس بحوالي 15 دقيقة من خلال المرقب أولاً ثم بالاستعانة بالمنظار (8×42) بصعوبة بعد الغروب بحوالي 25 دقيقة ولم أتمكن من رؤيته بالعين المجردة حيث كان الأفق الغربي ضابي نوعاً ما الصور المرفقة معالجة بعض الشيء بواسطة برنامج الفوتوشوب"
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Kent City in Kent 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
Mr. Juned Patel said: "- Captured with CCD at 09:54, elongation +𝟖°𝟓𝟏' - The crescent began to be seen through optical instruments when the sun was Alt +3.95° - The crescent began to be seen with the naked eye when the sun was Alt -2.70°"
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The weather in York today (28/4/2025) was partly cloudy and the four of us (Dr Afaq Ahmad, Hafiz Ashna Janagha, Dr Madian Othman, and I) were hopeful to see the 24-hour-old moon, high up in the sky (12° altitude at sunset) through a cloud-break. We had samosas and tea, prayed Maghrib, and waited for the sky to get darker. We saw Jupiter clearly, but we couldn't see the moon as it was behind a dark bank of clouds. However, we have received reports of naked-eye sighting from many other parts of the UK, Alhamdulillah"
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
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام City in حضرموت 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. said: "تم تحري هلال شهر ذو القعدة مساء اليوم الإثنين بعد غروب الشمس وبعد مرور 23تمت رؤية الهلال بالمنظار وبعدها بخمس دقايق لاحضته بعين لدقائق ثم اختفى وابصرته بعدها بالنظار بدقائق حتى اختفى وسط القتر كان هلال صعب بالنسبه لنا في حضرموت وهي اطراف المنطه الزهرية في خرائط إمكانية الرؤيه"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 29 April 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Germany
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Iraq
8 . Italy
9 . Jordan
10 . Kuwait
11 . Lebanon
12 . Libya
13 . Mauritania
14 . Morocco
15 . Oman
16 . Palestine
17 . Qatar
18 . Saudi Arabia
19 . Sudan
20 . Syria
21 . Tunisia
22 . Turkey
23 . United Arab Emirates
24 . United Kingdom
25 . Yemen
Wed 30 April 2025
1 . Bangladesh
2 . India
When to Observe Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 27 April 2025) at 19:31 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 27 April 2025) and (Saturday 26 April 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.
Shawwal Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 26 April 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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
2 . 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
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. 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 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: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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
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 partly cloudy, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Sun 27 April 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر إدريس City in إليزي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "بسبب بعض السحب الخفيفة وكذا معطياته الضعيفة تعذر علينا رصد الهلال ."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not 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 not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "تم الاستعداد لرصد الهلال قبل الشروق بحوالي ساعة ورصد كوكبي الزهرة وزحل وتحديد مكان رصد الهلال لكن بسبب مستوى ارتفاعه عند الشروق واختفاء الأفق الحقيقي خلف البنيات تعذر علينا الرصد "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "Alhamdulillah, I successfully captured the end-of-Syawal crescent moon from Balai Rukyat Ibnu Syatir, Pondok Pesantren Al-Islam Joresan, Ponorogo, Indonesia A beautiful reminder of the passing time and the greatness of Allah."
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 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
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 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: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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
