Visibility of Rabee' Al-Awwal Crescent 1447 AH
- When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 23 August 2025) at 06:06 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 23 August 2025) and (Sunday 24 August 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 Monday 25 August 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 24 August 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.
Rabee' Al-Awwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 23 August 2025
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 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
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "بعد تحري هلال الشهر من طرف النادي الفلكي بكوينين و جمعية المرزم الفلكية السوفية بالوادي بالجزائر، و نظرا للمعطيات الفلكية للهلال بالإضافة إلى أحوال الطقس و خاصة الأفق الغربي الذي كان محملا بالغبار و السحب و العوالق الترابية، لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال، حيث سجلنا اختفاء قرص الشمس قبل موعده بقرابة 15 دقيقة. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف 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
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "لم يتمكن من رؤية الهلال بسب قيمه الضعيفة على الرصد ثم بسبب الظروف الجوية السائدة حيث كان الأفق مغبر لدرجة أن قرص الشمس اختفى من الأفق قبل وقت الغروب الحقيقي"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in إليزي 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. Amara GUERRAH said: "تعذّرت رؤية الهلال لهذه الليلة، وذلك بسبب الأحوال الجوية غير الملائمة وضعف معطياته الفلكية."
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 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 Rabiul Awal 1447 AH was not seen on Saturay, August 23, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy"
2 . 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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza 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 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 Rabee' Al-Awwal 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: Saturday, 08/23/2025 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: Clear Horizon obstacles: about 1° Apparent Sunset: 18:34 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Ali Janghorbani 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi"
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from Tanger City in Tanger 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "تمت محاولة رصد هلال شهر ربيع الأول 1447 وتعذر رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا حتى بالكاميرا لعدم توفر مطالب رؤيته 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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammed Ahmed from جيزان City in بيش 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
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 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
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "سماء الافق الغربي كثيف السخب"
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from برادفورد Bradford City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Sun 24 August 2025
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirane City in Albania 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 seen by CCD Imaging
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 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
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 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
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "كان الجو في جهة الافق الغربي يتميز بغبار بعيد مع ما يبدوا أنها رطوبة متمركزة على الأفق حالة دون رؤية الهلال بل حجبت حتى شعاع الشمس قبل وبعد الغروب وقرص الشمس كذلك بلحظات من غروبه الحقيقي "
3 . 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 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
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 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: 20:00 (UTC +6) Assalamu Alaika Ya Saiyidi Ya Rasulallah ﷺ شهر الربيع وافانا, أقبل علينا وهنانا به أتانا رسول الله, للدين حقا هدانا By the will of Almighty Allah, the crescent of the greatest month Rabee' Al-Awwal Shareef has not been seen from Bangladesh. A photo of the observation report is given below. Alhamdulillah We got another day to prepare for the celebration of the world for being honored by Allah Almighty by sending his Habeeb ﷺ who is the best of all creation. May Allah Almighty fill our hearts with the love of Saiyiduna Habeebullah ﷺ . Amin. "
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Viernheim City in Hessen 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: "I was able to spot the new moon with ease using CCD technique. The observation took place at 10:00 a.m. in Viernheim, Germany. At the time, the elongation was about 12.5 degrees. The sky was completely clear, with no clouds in sight. For the observation I used a Sky-Watcher 80ED refractor together with a ZWO ASI 174MM camera and a Baader 610 nm red filter. The setup was mounted on an iOptron AZ Pro GoTo mount."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Mannheim City in Baden Württemberg 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk said: "I only saw the crescent moon for a few minutes through the eyepiece. Since it was very low on the horizon, it was not easy to recognize. I had to concentrate a lot in order to see it. With an astro camera, it was very easy to find, and with a Sony Alpha 6000, it was also easy to locate."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Dunafoldvar City in Tolna 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera 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. ِِِArwinjuli said: "The lunar crescent was not seen since the afternoon by big cloud near the west horizon at 30 degree altitude"
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 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 Rabiul Awal was nit sighted on Sunday, August 24, 2025 neither from Asalaam Observatory and Asy-Syi'ra Observatory at MAN 1 Surakarta, because the sky was totally cloudy."
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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
Mr. Ahmad Junaidi said: "Today, I am filled with gratitude and joy as I successfully captured the crescent moon of Rabiul Awal 1447 in broad daylight! From Songgolangit Observatory, the blue sky becomes a natural canvas revealing His wonders. "
Iran
1 . 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 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
2 . 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 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 Rabee' Al-Awwal 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: Sunday 08/24/2025 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 15*70 Binoculars,One Set Of 20×90 Binoculars, One Compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about .5° Apparent Sunset: 18:34 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 Binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 18:43, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. A strange object suspected of being a UFO was seen with 15*70 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. A Kind Of Bird From The Family Of Vultures(Gypaetus Barbatus)Was Seen. Observers: 1.Majid Naghavi 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Reza Janghorbani 4.Daryush Janghorbani 5.Matin Eslami 6.Milad Eslami 7.Sayed Hossein Navabi 8.Zohreh Karimpoor 9.Soheyla Eslami 10.Shahnaz Same 11.Azam Rahimzad 12.Nazanin Naghavi 13.Ali Janghorbani 14.Zahra Modares 15.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi"
3 . 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 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
Iraq
1 . 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على اشرف الخلق سيدنا محمد وعلى اله الطاهرين وصحبه المنتجبين ... تمت رؤية هلال شهر ربيع الاول بواسطة الدروبيل وبالعين المجرة بعد غروب الشمس . "
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 تحري هلال ربيع الأول 1447 من ماركا بالنظر إلى العاصمة عمّان، ورأينا الهلال والحمد لله في 30 صفر 1447 الموافق لتاريخ 24 آب 2025. معاذ شقّور"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from اربد City in اربد 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
Dr. Anas Sawallha said: "تم البحث عن الهلال بواسطة المنظار و تمت رؤيته بالمنظار و تصويره بالهاتف و بعدها بالعين المجردةو بعدها تمت رؤيته في منظار واسع الحقل تكبير 2X"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdulhadi from عمان City in العاصمة 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
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 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from TELOK KEMANG City in Negeri Sembilan 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from المحمدية City in المحمدية 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
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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Andi Muhammad Akhyar from Jeddah City in Makkah 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
Mr. Andi Muhammad Akhyar said: "I tried to observe waxing crescent for todays, but both are unseen. On 23 of August 2025, AOD 0.652 Fully cloudy Hazy On 24 of August 2025 AOD 0.575 Partly cloudy Hazy Sun had disappeared 9 minutes before sunset. Note: There is claim of seeing waxing crescent on 23 of August from al Hariq observatory. Source:https://x.com/osm115/status/1959280037720473633?t=dgSuAtJwfOh2t2koZwE4xQ&s=09"
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muhammed Shafraz Macksood from Kollupitiya City in Western Province 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
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: "هلال شهر ربيع الأول 1447 هـ كما تم تصويره نهارا قبل قليل من أبوظبي، بواسطة مرصد الختم الفلكي التابع لمركز الفلك الدولي. وقت التصوير الأحد 24 أغسطس 2025م الساعة 03:00 عصرا بتوقيت الإمارات. بعد القمر عن الشمس 14درجة. عمر القمر 30.5 ساعة. يختلف وضوح الهلال من صورة لأخرى تبعا لعدد الإطارات المجمعة في الصورة الواحدة. بحيث أن الصورة الأولى عبارة عن إطار واحد فقط للهلال، والباقي تتراوح من مئات إلى آلاف الإطارات. فريق المرصد: أسامة غنّام، أنس محمد، خلفان النعيمي، محمد عودة."
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 not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
United Kingdom
1 . 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 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was mostly cloudy in York today (22/8/2025), although I managed to see the sunset point, but the moon was not seen. We've received a binoculars sighting before sunset from Selsey, Chichester (UK) as reported on the ICOUK website at bit.ly/Results1447-03."
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was very 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 at 7:52 PM EDT (apparent sunset: 7:56 PM). The western horizon was clear but very hazy. Using a pair binoculars, I sighted the crescent at 8:05 PM. My first naked-eye sighting of the crescent moon occurred at 8:14 PM, although it was very difficult to see. The horns of the crescent moon were positioned approximately at 1:30 and 6:00 o'clock (1:30, 3:30, 6:00). The apparent moonset occurred around 8:42 PM. I left the observation location at 8:48 PM (actual moonset: 8:43 PM)."
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام City in حضرموت 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. said: "السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته تمّ اليوم الأحد بعد غروب الشمس تحرّي هلال شهر ربيع الأول لعام 1447هـ الموافق 24 أغسطس 2025من محافظة،حضرموت دولةاليمن وقد تمت رؤية الهلال بالعين المجرّدة، كما شوهد أولًا بالمنظار عند الساعة 6:04 قبل أذان المغرب بدقيقة واحدة، ثم شوهد بالعين المجرّدة عند الساعة 6:20. اللهم أهِلَّه علينا باليُمن والإيمان، والسلامة والإسلام، ما أحببتَ ورضيتَ."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sun 24 August 2025
1 . Bahrain
2 . Egypt
3 . Iraq
4 . Kuwait
5 . Palestine
6 . Qatar
7 . Saudi Arabia
8 . Tunisia
9 . Turkey
10 . United Arab Emirates
11 . Yemen
Mon 25 August 2025
1 . Albania
2 . Algeria
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . India
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Japan
8 . Jordan
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Mauritania
12 . Morocco
13 . Oman
14 . Pakistan
15 . Singapore
Tue 26 August 2025
1 . Bangladesh
When to Observe Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 23 August 2025) at 06:06 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 23 August 2025) and (Friday 22 August 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.
Safar Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Fri 22 August 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 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: "بفضل الله تم فجر اليوم رصد وتصوير الهلال الأخير لشهر صفر _ 28 صفر _ بالعين المجردة من سماء الجزائر."
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "تم فجر قبل شروق الشمس بأكثر من نصف ساعة حوالي 40 او 35 دقيقة.رصد ورؤية الهلال بشكل واضح في يومه 28 "
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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Shafar 1447 AH was not seen on Friday, August 22, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, 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 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
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. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Andi Muhammad Akhyar from Jeddah City in Makkah 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
Mr. Andi Muhammad Akhyar said: "it was hazy with 0.852 AOD because of dust strom last night (by windy application)"
2 . 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 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 sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "كان الأفق شرقي ضبابياً ولم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة أو بمساعدة المنظار؛ لكن تمكنت من رؤيته بصعوبة من خلال المرقب. الصورتين المرفقتين الأولى بعد بعض المعالجة بالفوتوشوب لإظهار التباين ، والثانية دون معالجة"
2 . 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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
