Visibility of Ramadan Crescent 1437 AH
- When to Observe Ramadan Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Ramadan Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Ramadan Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 05 June 2016) at 03:00 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 05 June 2016) and (Monday 6 June 2016) 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 06 June 2016 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 06 June 2016. 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.
Ramadan Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Sun 05 June 2016
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mourad Bahamida from بئر ربعة شمال City in ورقلة 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdallah Ouragh from بريان City in تغردايت 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from مدينة عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Badredine Billel from Mulhouse City in Alsace 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
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 clear, 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 (Waxing) Crescent of Ramadhan 1437 AH was NOT SEEN on Sunday, 05 June 2016 from Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding Schoolof Islam ASSALAAM, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo - Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. This event was attended by the director of PPMI Assalaam, Ustadz Dr. H. Uripto M. Yunus, M.Ed., and his official staffs, Team of URAIS Kemenag (ministry of religious affairs) for Sukoharjo, Boyolali and Surakarta, and moslems in Solo Raya. Based on the reports from several observation places such as Gresik, Bangkalan Madura, Bojonegoro and Jombang, the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Sidang Isbath decided that Ramadhan 1st, 1437 A.H starts on Monday June 6th, 2016. "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: 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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The Daytime Waxing Crescent of Ramadhan 1437 AH was not seen on Sunday, 05 June 2016 from Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo - Surakarta Central Java Indonesia. The sky was hazy. My friend from Bosscha Observatory Team at Kupang NTT could see by CCD imaging, mr. Muhammad Yusuf, Agus and mr. Mahasena."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not 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 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 Ramadan Crescent Observation Report Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (Najmosepehr-Sadrolmonajemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Sunday, 6/5/2016 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: one set of 15*70 binoculars, one compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy. Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent sunset: --:-- Results: Moon crescent was not seen. Observers : 1.Sayed Farzad Alavi 2.Hossein Janghorbani "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from غدامس City in غدامس 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohamed Mogerby said: "تم السفر لمدينة غدامس في أقصى الجنوب الغربي لغرض تحري الهلال علما بأن هذه المدينة تملك أفضل ظروف لرؤية الهلال في ليبيا وكان الجو صافي ولكن عند غروب الشمس جاءت رياح قوية وحدث غبار كثيف بحكم أن مدينة غدامس تقع في وسط كثبان رملية في الصحراء كما هو موضح بالصورة ونتج عن ذلك عدم رؤية الهلال ."
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud from جميع التراب الوطنى City in جميع التراب الوطنى 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
Dr. Elkhalil Maouloud said: "أنا عضو في الجنة االوطنية لمراقبة الأهلة. بعد تجرى دام 4 ساعات، ثبت الرؤية لدينا بواسطة مستفيضة منها 7 عدول "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was 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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "السلام عليكم وودت أن أضيف إلى أن توقعات الرؤية لوزارة الأوقاف المغربية تشير إلى امتناع الرؤية لعدم توفر شرط الارتفاع والمكث وقوس الرؤية كما تؤكد الوثيقة المرفقة ، ولذا فالغالب أن بداية الشهر الكريم ستبدأ في المغرب يوم الثلاثاء، ولحدود هذه الساعة لم يتم الإعلان رسميا عن بداية الشهر الكريم"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou from تملالت City in مراكش 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. Abdellatif Bendahhou said: "رغم أن كل التوقعات و الخرائط الفلكية تشير إلى استحالة رؤية هلال أول رمضان يوم الأحد 5 يونيو، نظرا لقلة مكثه و ضآلة نوره و انخفاضه الشديد، إلا أنني قررت الخروج لمراقبته لتحري الرؤية الشرعية و الجزم باستحالة رؤيته اليوم. خلال المراقبة لاحظت أن الشمس قد ابتعدت كثيرا عن المشرق جهة اليمين، و كما تعلمون فهذا يفسرتغيرات الفصول الأربعة (ازدياد طول النهار). هذا غربت الشمس خلف جبل صغير عوض الأفق المستوي الذي اعتدت عليه. و قد أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف و الشؤون الإسلامية المغربية أن فاتح رمضان 1437 بالمملكة المغربية هو يوم الثلاثاء 7 يونيو. (رفقته الإعلان)."
Netherlands
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Ben Abdassalaam from Rotterdam City in Zuid-Holland 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
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from الفليج City in مسقط 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from بريدة City in القصيم 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from ALFEGRA City in ALMADINA 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 not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "I started at 2:00pm LT with aod 0.29 ,hazy weather with a very fast wind,i tried many times even with proscessing technique i can not see the new crescent, also before and after sunset i tried but it did not appear."
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Province 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim said: "Negative reports from all African countries south of the equator (South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Angola, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Burundi, DRC, Gabon and Madagascar) on 5/6/16. The 1st day of Ramadan 1437 will coincide with Tuesday, 7th June 2016."
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس 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
Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: ". أفق السماء في جهة الغرب إلى أقل من 3 درجات كان صافيا أكثر مما كان معتادا في مثل هذا الشهر ، وذلك بسبب برودة الطقس ، . ورغم تعذر رؤية الهلال في كامل مراصد الجمهورية التونسية ، كما ذكره مفتي بلادنا ، وكما تفيده الحسابات الدقيقة ، فقد أعلنوا دخول الشهر . !!!!!! "
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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "The Hilal of Ramadan 1437 was not sighted in the UK on Sunday 5th June 2016 (29th Shaban 1437 AH). But we have received a negative sighting report from Morocco Awqaf Ministry by fax. Therefore, the UK Ulama have decided that the month of Shaban 1437 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Ramadan 1437 AH will start from Tuesday 7th June 2016, Insha-Allah."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. John Caldwell from McDonald Obs City in Texas State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Dr. John Caldwell said: "Clouds built up. Crescent was easy in binoculars but due to clouds it was only visible for about one minute. Looked with eyes but cloud too bad then, and also a person interrupted then. Looked with eyes again but did not see. Thereafter clouds got rapidly worse."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "A friend of mine and I arrived at our sighting location (Blacksburg Middle School) around sunset (sunset: 8:39 pm EDT). Soon another friend joined us. Using two pairs of binoculars (10X50 and 7X35), we started looking for the crescent in the clearings of a partly cloudy western horizon, with no success. We ended the session at moonset (moonset: 9:14 pm)."
Mon 06 June 2016
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mourad Bahamida from بئر ربعة شمال City in ورقلة 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: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Bin Yahya from تغردايت City in غرداية 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdallah Ouragh from بريان City in تغردايت 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in New South Wales 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
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from مدينة عيسى City in الجنوبية 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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "تم رؤية الهلال من بعد غروب الشمس بـ 8 دقائق وبالعين المجردة ومن ثم تم رصد الهلال بالتلسكوب."
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Badredine Billel from Mulhouse City in Alsace 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann from Moerlenbach City in Hessen 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
Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann said: "The Hilâl was easily seen by me and my family shortly after sunset and observed for about 35 minutes. Ramadân mubârak to everyone."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: 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 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. Martin Elsaesser said: "The day of conjunction had bad weather so i could not observe the crescent on 2016-06-05. On 2016-06-06 the weather was fine and the wide crescent was easy to see with the naked eye after sunset. I captured a few dozen images with a DSLR to document how the crescent set behind far-away clouds. Video of the crescent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C60OMVoaSM8 "
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from M6 City in Tolna 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime waxing crescent of Ramadhan 1437 AH was not seen on Monday, 06 June 2016 from Assalaam Observatory, The Modern Boarding School of Islam ASSALAAM Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo - Surakarta Central Java Indonesia even by CCD imaging because the sky was totally hazy. The daytime crescent of today was seen by my friend Mr. Joko Prasetyo from Al-Buruj Observatory, Kudus Central Java Indonesia."
2 . 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 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 new (Waxing) crescent of Ramadhan 1437 AH was not seen on Monday, 06 June 2016 from Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The new crescent was seen by my friend Mr. Ahmad I. Adjie from Padri Beach Bengkulu City, 13 minutes after sunset. The new crescent was also seen from Tangerang by BMKG Team."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before 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 Ramadan Crescent Observation Report 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, 06/06/2016 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +4.5 GMT) Equipments: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, Three sets of 20*90 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2/5° Apparent Sunset: 19:55 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Hossein Janghorbani at 20:02, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Crescent observed by Fatemeh Tavakoli 20:03 by naked eye. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye. Observers: 1.Hossein Janghorbani 2.Ali Janghorbani 3.Reza Janghorbani 4.Sayed Mohammad Sayedifar 5.Matin Bashiri 6.Sayed Alireza Khalifesoltani 7.Zabiholla Ghanbari 8.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 9.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 10.Abdoreza Gholami 11.Shahriyar Gholami 12.Reza Moslehi 13.Saeed Momayez 14.Saeed Dehghan 15.Saeed Malekiyan 16.Davood Javeri 17.Mohammad Ansaripour 18.Abdolhossein Iranpuor 19.Nabiollah Tabibiyan 20.Ahmad Rahmati 21.Mehdi Dehghan 22.Azam momayez 23.Yeghaneh Jamali 24.Amirhossein Jamali 25.Azam Erfan 26.Zahra Falahi 27.Melika Taki 28.Soheila Eslami 29.Shima Ghoreishi 30.Zohreh Karimpour 31.Narges Shahnazari 32.Roya Ghermezi 33.Zinat Ghermezi 34.Mina Baghestani 35.Mahsa Khajeh 36.Masoomeh Hafar 37.Ziba Hafar 38.Zeinab Mirtalaee 39.Mozhghan Rastgho 40.Zahra Eskandari 41.Ashraf Mansoori 42.Parvaneh Sadri 43.Farzaneh Sadri 44.Fatemeh Shafiee 45.Setayesh Safiyan 46.Elham Eskandari 47.Zahra Maghsoodi 48.Mahbobeh Sohofi 49.Talat Taheri 50.Tayebeh Shafiee 51.Mahommag Mehdi Rastgho 52.Navid Jaber 53.Baran Rastgho 54.Zahra Jamali 55.Haniyeh Rasekh 56.Mahtab Dehghan 57.Nafiseh Momayez 58.Zahra Sadat Mirniyam "
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hussein Farhat from Tyr-betouley City in South lebanon 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in البريقة 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. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou from تملالت City in مراكش 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
Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou said: "قبل غروب الشمس بدقائق كنت في مكان الرصد إلا أن الشمس كانت قد غابت خلف جبل صغير بعيد في الأفق، و كان نورها الأحر البرتقالي ساطعا خلفه، أذن المغرب في الساعة السابعة و 38 دقيقة مساء غير أن الهلال لم يظهر لتستمر المراقبة لبضعة دقائق. و في حدود الساعة السابعة و 44 دقيقة ظهر هلال شهر رمضان منيرا بضوئه الخافت الجميل الذي يزداد لمعانه مع حلول ظلمة الليل. قمت بتصويره في أربع لحظات متتالية في الزمن (انظر الصور المرقمة حسب التسلسل الزمني) ليظهر أنه كان يصعب فعلا مشاهدته مباشرة بعد غروب الشمس و قبل السابعة الدقيقة 44. رمضان مبارك لجميع مشرفي المشروع الإسلامي لمراقبة الأهلة و لكافة أعضائه. و لجميع المسلمين و المسلمات."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was 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. Hassan Talibi said: "أبلغني كثير من الصدقاء من مناطق مختلفة من المغرب أنهم شاهدوه بكل وضوح ومع التقرير صورة التقطها زميلنا هشام بوزكري إضافة إلى الصور التي أخذتها بعدستي تعمدت أن أنقل لكم صور متعددة حسب تقدم الوقت بحيث تتحسن رؤية الهلال لكما تقد اثزمن "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Majolagbe Monsuru from Ikorodu City in Lagos 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. Majolagbe Monsuru said: "the moon was initially sighted one of my jam'at. then by more among them. i later saw it myself. this is due to the very light background of the sky and the crescent itself being too tiny. but later become bolder when the sky background improved. the moon remained in the western horizon till 8:25pm when it set."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Boraydah City in Gaseem 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
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Nular Bary from Borella City in Colombo 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. Nular Bary said: "Assalamualaikum WRWB. Today 29th of Sha'ban 1437 (6/6/2016) evening the western sky was clear and the New Moon was sighted (easy sighting) The Colombo Grand Mosque Hillal Committee received positive sighting from almost all over the Island, Hence the Committee decided to start the Holy Month of Ramadan on 7th Tuesday June 2016 In Sha Allah "Ramadan Mubarack" "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from Colombo-04 City in Western province 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. Abdul Rahman Razeen said: "Aalaikum. Today 6-6-2016AD=29-8-1437AH is the sighting day for the month of Ramadan.. I was in Colombo Grand Mosque'.The parameters are Sun set:6.25pm. Moon set:7.45pm. Lag=80minutes, R.Azimuth=-05deg42', Altitude=17deg11', Elongation=18deg58'. The prediction of the astronomers=Easily visible for naked eye. The crescent was sighted 10 minutes after Sunset right round the country i:e North,South,East,West and Central provinces of Srilanka. Hence it was decided to end the proceeding month 29day's and to start the month of Ramadan on 7-6-2016 by the president C.G.M.H.C. M.Riyadh (Baari) along with A.C.J.U.and M.R.C.A. The sighting day for the month of Shawwal will fall on Tuesday 5-7-2016"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohamed Irfhan Razick from Colombo City in Western 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. Mohamed Irfhan Razick said: "Alhamdulillah, the crescent was sighted for Ramadan 1437 (06-JUN-2016) by myself and many others at Nimal Road Masjid, Colombo Sri Lanka. "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Wahhab from Hambantota City in South 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 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I searched for the moon during the day; it did not take too long that at around 2:20 pm EDT, I sighted the crescent in the clearings passing overhead. Thin clouds followed by heavy clouds hampered further observations then. From the thickness of the crescent and ease of detection, perhaps earlier sighting and even naked eye sighting were possible. At 2:15 pm, the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and pressure were 77.4 F, 60.8 F, 57%, and 29.90 in, respectively. Overcast condition persisted till sunset. I arrived at my sighting location around sunset (sunset: 8:39 pm); breaks started to appear in the clouds, creating a mostly clear western horizon. I waited so long for the moon to appear. The horns were at 1:30 and 6:30 O'clock (1:30;4:00;6:30). I ended the session at 9:25 pm (moonset: 10:12 pm). At 8:55 pm, the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and pressure were 71.6 F, 58.8 F, 64%, and 29.84 in, respectively."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Mon 06 June 2016
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Mauritania
12 . Palestine
13 . Qatar
14 . Saudi Arabia
15 . Somalia
16 . Sudan
17 . Syria
18 . Tunisia
19 . Turkey
20 . United Arab Emirates
21 . Yemen
Tue 07 June 2016
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . India
4 . Iran
5 . Morocco
6 . Oman
7 . Pakistan
8 . Sri Lanka
When to Observe Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 05 June 2016) at 03:00 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 05 June 2016) and (Saturday 4 June 2016) 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.
Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Fri 03 June 2016
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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "It's very easy to see the old crescent of Sha'ban 1437 H on Friday, 03 June 2016 from my village, Bendo Ketitang juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia."
Sat 04 June 2016
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "Morning twilight was totally cloudy. Later we had lots of thick clouds during the day with only few gaps but the sky was excellent in those gaps. After 2 hours of waiting a large clear spot appeared in the right place and i could easily capture the wide crescent with the imaging system with lots of detail around 11:30 local time. I could even see it visually with the telescope at 30x through a red filter, as the imaging system had nailed the precise location. Sadly the weather forecast for the next days looks bad."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: 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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The Daytime old crescent of Sha'ban 1437 AH was seen from my backyard Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten 1 minute after sunrise. The waning crescent of Sha'ban 1437 AH also seen from Kupang NTT by my friend, Team of Bosscha Observatory, Bandung."
2 . 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 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 (waning) crescent of Sha'ban 1437 AH was seen on Saturday, 04 June 2016 from Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The moon also seen from Assalaam Observatory, PPMI Assalaam Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo-Surakarta Central Java Indonesia, by mr. Widi Adi N, Nanang Zaenuddin and, Ahmad Luthfi."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from Almadina City in Almadina 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
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "Hazy weather some clouds are present, bad value for AOD 0.4 for 619 nm , the crescent was so difficult to catch in daytime only with 1 hour processing i saw it."
