International Astronomical Center

• When to Observe ?
• Results of Observation
• The First Day in Different Countries
• The visibility of the next crescent
• The Accuracy of The Astronomical Calculations.
• Related Links.

While on the next day (Friday 02 May 2003) the program Moon Calculator by Dr. Monzur Ahmed -according to Yallop criterion- showed that it is possible to see the crescent by optical aid from the west parts of Pacific Ocean, most parts of Asia, Northren Europe, southren parts of Africa and southren parts of South America. While it should be seen by naked eyes from the Middle East, Central and North Africa, Southren parts of Europe, North America, Central America and most of South America.

According to the actual sighting of the crescent, the start of Rabee' I should be on Saturday 03 May 2003 in all countries.

- 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.

• Malaysia
  • ICOP member Dr. Zainol Abidin Ibrahim: Seen. For observation report click here.
• Brunei
  • ICOP member Mr. Mahadi Mohamad Tahir: Seen. For observation report click here.

• Iran
  1. ICOP member Mr. Asadollah Khoddam Mohammadi: Seen. For observation report click here.
  2. ICOP member Mr. Alireza Mehrani: Seen. For observation report click here.
  3. ICOP member Mr. Amir Hasanzadeh: Seen. For observation report click here.

• Kuwait
  • ICOP member Mr. Hussain Khshaish: Not seen. (cloudy) For observation report click here.

• Algeria
  • ICOP member Mr. Bankih Kacem: Not seen. (cloudy) For observation report click here.

• Germany
  • ICOP member Mr. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann: Not seen. (cloudy) For observation report click here.

• South Africa
  • ICOP member Mr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim: Not seen. For observation report click here.

• Ireland
  • ICOP member Mr. James McKenna: Seen. For observation report click here.

• USA
  1. ICOP member Ms. Mary Singer: Not seen. (cloudy) For observation report click here.
  2. ICOP member Dr. Mohibullah Durrani: Seen. For observation report click here.
  3. ICOP member Dr. Muhammad Hafiz: Not seen. (cloudy) For observation report click here.

The visibility of Rabee' II crescent

To know about the visibility of Rabee' Thani Crescent, please

To know about the accuracy of the astronomical calculations, then please click here

• Related Programs:-
  • Accurate Times (By Mohammad Odeh).
  • QiblaCalc.
  • Moon Calculator (MoonCalc).
  • Prayer Times (By Dr. Tariq Muneer).
  • Prayer Time Calculator.
  • SalatTimes (Topocentric new Moon, prayer times, and Qiblah direction).

• Astronomical Research Center.
• Astronomy and Islam, by Dr. Monzur Ahmed.
• Astronomy for Islam, by Khalid Shaukat.
• Crescent Observers' Society (South Africa).
• David McNaughton (Islamic Page).
• Dr. Mohib Durrani's Page on Islam & Astronomy.
• Five Millennia Catalog of Phases of the Moon (NASA).
• Hilaal Sighting in Saudi Arabia & Its Implications Worldwide.
• Islamic Calendar.
• Lunar Crescent Visibility, by the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO).
• Umm Al-Qurah Calendar (The Saudi Official Calendar).