Visibility of Muharram Crescent 1445 AH
- When to Observe Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 17 July 2023) at 18:32 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 17 July 2023) and (Tuesday 18 July 2023) 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 19 July 2023 and in the Western Region will be on Wedensday 19 July 2023. 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.
Muharram Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 18 July 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "تعذرت رؤية الهلال رغم صفاء السماء و تراكم الغبار عند الأفق. "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الوسطى 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "تم تصوير قمر شهر محرم الحرام قبل وبعد غروب الشمس، ويرى الهباء الجوي بوضوح في الصورة المصغرة لقبل غروب الشمس من أفق البحرين."
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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 Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "I could observe the young crescent quite easily before noon as the sky conditions were good. I was using the imaging system for this daytime observation. The elongation was 8 degrees and thus the crescent was already quite wide and showed a nice thin and long arc. I hope to do visual observation in the evening but the weather forecast predicts unstable conditions..."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Muharram 1445 AH was not sighted on Tuesday, 18th July 2023 from Assalaam Observatory at The ASSALAAM Islamic Modern Boarding School, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The moon was captured by telescope from Gresik Eas Java. The 1st of Muharram 1445 AH in Indonesia will start on Wednesday, 19th July 2023."
Iran
1 . 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 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
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God Muharram 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, 07/18/2023 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 20*90 binoculars, Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:57 Apparent Moonset: 19:43 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 19:26, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Observers: 1.Dr.Ali Akbar Taki 2.Abdol Reza Gholami 3.Amir Mohammad Jalili 4.Keyhan Jambakhsh 5.Mohammad Sam Eghbal 6.Daryush Janghorbani 7.Reza Janghorbani 8.Ali Janghorbani 9.Hossein Janghorbani 10.Maryam Salehpoor 11.Anahita Bahmanyar 12.Mandana Bahmanyar 13.Mah Monir Kazemi 14.Fatemeh Abedi 15.Maliheh Setayandeh 16.Mahnaz Arami 17.Mohadeseh Alinezhad 18.Shideh Pooya 19.Maryam Shahcheraghi 20.Zakieh Abazari 21.Nazanin Piroozmandan 22.Narjes Zare 23.Fatemeh Tavakoli 24.Hakimeh Ghermezi 25.Ziba Hafar 26.Roya Ghermezi 27.Zohreh Karimpoor 28.be yade shadravan banoo Zahra Fallahi" "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ahmed Albaidhani said: "تم رصد هلال شهر محرم الحرام عام ١٤٤٥ هــ بواسطة التلسكوب Celestron nexstar 127 slt لمدة دقائق بعدها تلاشا سريعاً في الحمرة المغربية والتلوث القريب فوق الأفق "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة او التلسكوب رغم المحاولات العدة لرصدة والتي امتدت من الساعة ال7 و12 دقيقة مساءا (عند غروب الشمس) والى ماقبل غروب الهلال ب 10 دقائق (حوالي الساعة 7:50م ) وكانت هناك حالة اشتباه غير اكيده من انه تمت رؤية الهلال عن طريق التلسكوب بشكل صعب جدا حوالي الساعة 7:40 مساءا لكنها ليست بأكيده بسبب ضعف مايفترض أنه الهلال والذي كان دقيقا جدا الى درجة عدم تأكدنا انه الهلال لذلك اعتبر اشتباها وفقنا الله واياكم "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from شط العرب City in البصرة 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
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from Irbid City in Irbid 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
Dr. Anas Sawallha said: "تمت الرؤية بالمنظار و كانت محاولات الرؤية بالعين المجردة حتى بعد معرفة موقع الهلال الدقيق سلبية"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from Irbid City in Irbid 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from السواقة City in عمان 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
Kuwait
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. from تاجوراء City in طرابلس 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from Bouznik1 City in Bouznika 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
Eng. Zakaria Guelzim said: "كان الجو غانما فى جل مناطق المغرب لكن تمكن صديق لي من مدينة وجدة شرق الغرب من تصوير الهلال بواسطة كاميرا رقمية. انظر الصور. كما أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية أن فاتح شهر محرم 1445هـ سيكون يوم غد الأربعاء 19 يوليوز 2023،"
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Anas Hammouri said: "تم بحمد الله وفضله رؤية هلال شهر محرم 1445 للهجرة من قِبل راصد معتمد لدى دار الإفتاء الفلسطينية من منطقة القدس من خلال تلسكوب كاسر بعد غروب الشمس، وقام بتصويره من خلال التلسكوب. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ahmad Aljahni said: "تم رؤية الهلال بصعوبة بتلسكوب 80/480 بواسطة عدسة سليسترون 21 بعد الغروب بعشر دقائق بسبب الرطوبة "
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Al Agha from حلب City in حلب 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
Mr. Abdullah Al Agha said: "لم أتمكّن من رؤية الهلال على الرغم من صفاء الحالة الجوّية بشكل تامّ و عدم تشكّل غيوم عند الأفق الغربي"
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought 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. Naser Barbourah said: "لم اتمكن من رصد هلال شهر محرم 1445 لكثافة الضباب و كثرة الرطوبة في الأفق الغربي رغم استعمال منظار مزدوج ."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: 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 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. Javad Torabinejad said: "The crescent was seen in Southern California (image)."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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. said: "كانت هناك غيوم كثيفة في اتجاه الافق الغربي ولم نتمكن من الرصد "
Wed 19 July 2023
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "اللقطة الاولى تم التقاطها بعدسة 40 ملم واللقطة الثانية بعدسة 40 ملم +بارلو 3x اللقطة الاولى الساعة ال7:07م بتوقيت العاصمة بغداد اللقطة الثانية الساعة 7:31م بتوقيت العاصمة بغداد "
Mauritius
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hamade Aubdoollah from Curepipe City in Plaine Wilhems 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: 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
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 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The 1st day's Muharram 1445 Hilal sighted from York (in-between a cloud break) and throughout the UK, Alhamdulillah. Good news for working people to keep Ashura fast during the weekend (29-30 July 2023), MashaAllah."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Wed 19 July 2023
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Iraq
7 . Jordan
8 . Kuwait
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Morocco
12 . Oman
13 . Palestine
14 . Qatar
15 . Saudi Arabia
16 . Sudan
17 . Syria
18 . Tunisia
19 . Turkey
20 . United Arab Emirates
21 . Yemen
Thu 20 July 2023
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Mauritius
3 . Pakistan
When to Observe Dhul Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 17 July 2023) at 18:32 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 17 July 2023) and (Sunday 16 July 2023) 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 Hijjah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 16 July 2023
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Dzulhijjah 1444 AH was sighted on Saturday, 16 of July 2023 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear."
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives from الحسينية City in بغداد 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته قد رأينا هلال آخر شهر ذي الحجة الحرام بسهولة تامة بالعين والتلسكوب ونتمنى ان تكون رؤية هلال شهر محرم الحرام سهلة بإذن الله والحمد لله رب العالمين..."
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 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
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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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
Mon 17 July 2023
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 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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. said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال في مرصد الاهلة بحضرموت كانت هناك بعض الاتربه والغبار على الافق "
