Visibility of Ramadan Crescent 1441 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 (Thursday 23 April 2020) at 02:26 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 23 April 2020) and (Friday 24 April 2020) 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 Friday 24 April 2020 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 24 April 2020. 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
Thu 23 April 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية ليوم 23/04/2020 الإقتران السطحي: يوم 23/04/2020 على الساعة : 03:02 صباحا غروب الشمس: 19:15 غروب القمر: 19:37 عمر الهلال: 16 ساعة و 35 دقيقة ارتفاع الهلال: 4°15' قوس النور: 7°34' نسبة الإضاءة: 0.4% تم محاولة رصد هلال رمان للسنة الهجرية الحالية 1441 هـــ، لكن وكما كان متوقعا تعذر رصده لأسباب مناخية وكذا لعدم توفر الشروط الفلكية للرؤية "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yacine Hedjouli from بوسعادة City in المسيلة 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
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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. Rida Rizqi said: "حالة الجو غيوم كثيفة حالت حتى من رؤية غروب الشمس"
6 . 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 superb, 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 Fareh said: "رغم صفاء السماء و صفاء الأفق الغربي و استخدام المنظار إلا أننا لم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال، هذا و نشير أنه ثبتت رؤية الهلال من طرف أحد المتحرين في مدينة الوادي بالعين المجردة، و اعتمدت شهادته لإصدار البيان الرسمي."
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in NSW State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Brunei-Muara 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad said: "The Ramadan 1441 crescent was not sighted at all designated locations on the evening of Thursday, April 23, 2020. As a result Brunei will begin fasting on Saturday, April 25, 2020. By the command of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, the Shariah High Court Judge, Yang Arif Haji Hassan Bin Haji Metali made the announcement on Radio Television Brunei that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, 25 April 2020."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Bukit Agok City in Tutong 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "Government officials made up of Syar’ie Judges and Syariah Courts officers, State Judiciary Department, Prime Minister’s Office together with officers from the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the Survey Department, Ministry of Development and the State Mufti Department Brunei Darussalam was at several designated locations for the sighting of the new moon (hilal) of Ramadan 1441 Hijrah on Thursday, 29th Syaban 1441 Hijrah corresponding to the 23rd April 2020. The hilal was not visible in Brunei Darussalam. The announcement was made with the consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu’izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa’adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, following results of the observation from officials. The moon-sighting announcement was broadcast on the state broadcaster Radio Television Brunei (RTB)."
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After 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 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
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "Conditions were ok with clear skies and moderate haze near the horizon. I started the observation some 40 minutes before sunset. I could quickly find the crescent with the video system and then tracked it until it vanished behind trees some 15 minutes AFTER sunset. I could not see it visually, but also did not expect to, as it was close to the sun and low. I could even show the crescent on the screen to some people passing by my telescope, some of which were already preparing for fasting. They were quite amazed to withness a real observation of the source of their precalculated calendar."
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra 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. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Have to travel to the Ashanti Region(about 240 Km from the Greater Accra region to a very special location (High ground). The New Crescent was not seen till its setting time of 6:37 pm. Aerial view of location attached."
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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Ramadhan 1441 AH was NOT SIGHTED on Thursday, April23, 2020 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia, the west sky was cloudy. The crescent observation for Ramadhan 1441 AH has been successfully held on Thursday April 23rd, 2020 (Shaban 29th, 1441 AH). The observation was closed for public amid to COVID-19 pandemic. The internal team member of Assalaam observatory started the observation at 17.00 Western Indonesian Time (UTC+7). All of the optical equipment were connected to the streaming device, for broadcasting via Youtube channel of PPMI Assalaam. The observation was led by the chair of the astronomy center at Assalaam, Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi. A number of team member including Mr. Purnomo, Mr. Taufiq, Mrs. Aline, Mrs. Tri Ratna were helping the chair to handle the observation equipment. Two international guests, Mr. Sheikh Asyraf and Sheikh Hilal, both are Egyptian teachers, also attended the observation. We also receive the observation report from the external members of CASA. The summary of the observation results is presented in the following notes: 1. Assalaam Observatory, Sukoharjo, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia. (AR Sugeng Riyadi, Purnomo, Taufiq Hidayat, Nanang Zaenuddin, Sirikit EU, Tri Ratna, Mila Rosyta, and Team). The crescent was not seen due to the cloudy sky. 2. Tegalwero, Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur, Indonesia. (Amandaru). The crescent was not seen though the sky was clear. This might be due to the low altitude of the crescent (below 5°) 3. Cilacap, Tanjungsari, Gunungsimping, Kec. Cilacap Tengah, Kabupaten Cilacap, Jawa Tengah , Indonesia (Naf'an A. Ramadhan ), The crescent was not seen due to the cloudy sky. 4. Karanganyar, Kebumen, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia ( Rahediestu Muhammad Arkan), The crescent was not seen due to the cloudy sky. However, according to the ithbat council by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, 1 Ramadhan 1441 AH started on Friday, April 24th, 2020."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abu Sabda El Falaky from Bandung City in Jawa Barat 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
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 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 Happy new Year (Jalali Hosseini 14399 - In accordance with Serolaajaeb calendar, The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza- Hossein Janghorbani) Ramadan 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: Thursday, 04/23/2020 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,One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:27 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Mostafa Rahmati 2.EhsanAli Alinezhad 3.MohammadJavad Shahcheraghi 4.Ali Shahcheraghi 5.Sayed Moslem Rezvani 6.Reza Janghorbani 7.Ali Janghorbani 8.Hossein Janghorbani 9.Shahnaz Soroori 10.Mahnaz Arami 11.Maryam Shahcheraghi 12.Shahideh Torabi 13.Toktam Aliabedi 14.Mahtab Bahrami 15.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Al Basrah City in Al Basrah 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. Hashim Almoosawi said: "بسمه تعالى رصد هلال شهر رمضان المبارك سنة 1441 بواسطة مرصد البصرة الفلكي https://www.facebook.com/BasraAstronomicalObservatory #Basra_Astronomical_Observatory حاول المرصد رصد الهلال بعد ظهر اليوم الخميس و حتى مغيب القمر بواسطة الCCD Camera و لكن دون ان نحصل على لقطة واحدة بسبب رداءة صفاء الغلاف الجوي حيث كانت قيمة صفاء الغلاف الجوي بحدود 0.34. الاجهزة المستخدمة: تلسكوب نوع: ED127 كامرا: Lumenera LT365R فلتر: 807، 742 "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Port Dickson State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Agku Bolkhizan Ahmad Thani from Labuan City in Labuan FT State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Agku Bolkhizan Ahmad Thani said: "Report modified by admin for further investigation. "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "توصلت جمعية المبادرة المغربية للعلوم والفكر بصور تثبت بشكل واضح عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال من الناظور الى الداخلة وهو دليل صريح على صحة الاعلان الرسمي لوزارة الاوقاف والشؤون الاسلامية"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from المحمدية City in سيدي موسى State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تم مراقبة هلال شهر رمضان مساء اليوم الخميس 29 شعبان 1441 هـ الموافق لـ 23 أبريل 2020 من مدينة طنجة لكن بسبب الجو الغائم لم يظهر الهلال حيث تعذر رؤيته وعليه ففاتح شهر رمضان الأبرك 1441 هـ هو يوم السبت 25 أبريل 2020"
New Zealand
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Arief Syamsulaksana from Auckland City in Auckland 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Arief Syamsulaksana said: "Observation site: Greenmount Reserve, East Tamaki Auckland, New Zealand. Time of Observation: 17:25 to 17:55 Western horizon was covered by dark clouds. The Hilal Committee of New Zealand decided Saturday, 25 April 2020 is the 1st of Ramadan 1441 H. "
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Rasaq Abdul-Azeez Ishola from LAGOS City in IKORODU State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from ilorin City in kwara 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
Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "The crescent was not sighted"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij City in Muscat 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The Crescent Moon was not sighted after sunset."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Issam Al-Salhi from نخل City in جنوب الباطنة 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Nidal Mahmoud Ali Nasser from الناصرة City in الشمال 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from السويرقيه City in المهد 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. Turki Alamri said: "It was a bit difficult to image the new crescent during daytime but i manage to capture it 1:30 pm lt i kept my system tracking the crescent until sunset and i manage to capture it for 13 minutes after sunset with 6 deg elongation and 22 minutes lag time aod 0.07 807 ir filter"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from السويرقيه City in المهد 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
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "for 13 minuteas after sunset i was able to capture and image the crescent until it set in the wester horizon lag time 22 minutes t. elongation 6 deg altitude 4 deg"
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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: "Hilaal was not seen in Southern Africa. We do not have x-ray vision."
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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "قمت برصد الهلال من بعد غروب الشمس إلى ما بعد وقت غروب القمر 19:25 استعملت العين المجردة ومنظار 10 في 50 مع علمي بتحديد المكان الذي يُتوقع أن يتواجد فيه الهلال حسابيا بالاعتماد على عدة برامج فائقة الدقة وكانت السماء شديدة الصفاء كما لم أعهدها من قبل مع وجود بعض غيوم متفرقة ولكن بعيدة عن موقع تواجد الهلال حسب الحسابات الفلكية . . فلم أَرَ الهلال لا رقيقا ولا سميكا كما يجب أن يكون لو كان هلال إكمال العدة ... ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * - هلال إكمال العدة يجب أن يكون سميكا ومرتفعا لا يخفى بل يرى بكل سهولة . ( فما بالك بهلال ابن ليلتين ) ففي تبصرة الحكام لابن فرحون اليعمري: «قال أصحابنا: إذا شهد شاهدان في الصَّحْوِ في المِصر الكبير على هلال رمضان ولم يَرَهُ غيرُهما، قال سَحْنونٌ: هما شاهِدا سوءٍ، فإذا قُبِلا فعُدّ ثلاثون يوماً ولم يُرَ الهلالُ والسّماء مُصْحِيَةٌ، قال مالكٌ: هما شاهِدا سوءٍ، لأنّ ذلك قرينةٌ ظاهرةٌ في كذِبهما». فالإمام مالك رحمه الله نصحنا بالتثبت في آخر الشهر فقال : (( إذا كانت ليلة إحدى وثلاثين صحوا ولم يُرَ الهلال لا يجوز الفطر غدا ويجب صومه وتُكَذَّبُ الشهادة على دخول الشهر , لأن هلال إكمال العدة لا يخفى عن أحد )) , أي أنه يرى بكل سهولة . لأنه دائما يكون حجمه كبيرا . وحتى ابن تيمية قال مثل ذلك في مجموع الفتاوى ج: 25 ص: 185 قال : (( فمعرفة الكسوف والخسوف لمن صح حسابه مثل معرفة كل أحد أن ليلة الحادي والثلاثين من الشهر لابد أن يطلع الهلال وإنما يقع الشك ليلة الثلاثين )) . يعني أن هلال إكمال العدة يُرَى ليلة الحادي والثلاثين من الشهر قطعا بلا شك ، ويستحيل خفاؤه ، فلا بد أن يطلع ويرى عند إمام الأئمة مالك وعند ابن تيمية ... وإلا فالشهادة على دخول أول الشهر الحالي باطلة بوجه من الوجوه . . وإكمال الصوم واجب على الجميع في آخر رمضان ... وكذلك قال الإمام العلامة والمجتهد السبكي ... وقال الإمام السبكي أيضا في فتاواه (1|219): «والبينـة شـرطها أن يكون ما شهدت به ممكنا حساً وعقلاً وشرعاً. فإذا فرض دلالة الحساب قطعاً على عدم الإمكان، اسـتحال القول شرعاً، لاسـتحالة المشــهود به. والشرع لا يأتي بالمســتحيلات. أما شهادة الشهود، فتُحمل على الوهم أو الغلط أو الكذب». فمن شأن القاضي أن ينظر في شهادة الشاهد عنده، في أي قضـية من القضـايا. فإن رأى أن الحـس أو العـيان يكذبها، ردهـا ولا كـرامة. وقد تعرض فقهاء السلف لهذه القضية من قبل . مثال على ذلك : جاء في رحلة ابن جبير: أنه لما كان ليلة التاسع والعشرين من ذي القعدة (سنة 578هـ)، حيث انتظار هلال ذي الحجة، فكان طائفة من الحجاج المغاربة والمصريين يريدون أن يكون الوقوف على جبل عرفات يوم جمعة، لما لهذا اليوم من بركة واسعة، فادعوا أنهم شاهدوا هلال ذي الحجة في التاسع والعشرين من ذي القعدة، غير أن قاضي مكة ردهم قائلا: «يا للعجب! لو أن أحدهم يشهد برؤيته الشمس تحت الغيم الكثيف لما قبلته. فكيف برؤية هلال هو ابن تسع وعشرين ليلة؟!». وهذه الحادثة حدثت أيام صلاح الدين الأيوبي."
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tugrul Cekirdek from istanbul City in istanbul 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. Tugrul Cekirdek said: "On April 23, the moon was not sighted in Istanbul, Turkey. Sky was clear. But I was unable to observe the new moon."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from جبل جيس City in رأس الخيمة 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
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.11"
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: "I went to a good location before sunset and waited until moon set but was unable to see the 17 hrs old moon, 2 deg Alt at sunset. None of our ICOUK members saw it. So, negative sighting reports from the UK and Morocco Awqaf Ministry. We are aware of unverified moon sighting claims from some counties from the Middle East and Far East today (23 April 2020). We know many of them through our ICOP network (http://www.icoproject.org/?l=en) who use CCD imaging cameras to detect the invisible moon [in daylight in Infra-Red wavelength]. Our UK ulama only consider verified moon sighting report with the human eye (Muhaqaqh Ruyat Basari) after our own sunset [in visible light wavelength] from the UK (to Morocco Region) only"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "This evening (Thursday, Apr 23, 2020), due to the presence of a total cloud cover, no sighting was possible in Blacksburg, VA."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Fri 24 April 2020
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Dr. Younes Rakour said: "المعطيات الفلكية: غروب الشمس: 19:20 غروب القمر: 20:34 الإضاءة: 2.4 % الاستطالة: 17° ارتفاع الهلال: 14° عمر الهلال: يوم واحد و17 ساعة و 35 دقيقة تقريبا تم رؤية الهلال مع آذان المغرب تحت كوكب الزهرة وبهذا يكون هذا أول هلال يرصد لشهر رمضان 1441 هــ مما يؤكد القرار الغير المتزن للسلطات الجزائرية في اعلان بداية الشهر الفضيل أعاده الله علينا بالخير والبركة ...."
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "هلال شهر رمضان المبارك من بعد غروب الشمس"
2 . 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 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
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "رصد نهاري لقمر شهر رمضان المبارك في أفق البحرين صباح هذا اليوم الجمعة 24 أبريل 2020 في تمام الساعة (07:49) صباحا بتوقيت مملكة البحرين."
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 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. Samir Al-Busnavi said: " Ramadan Mubarak"
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 clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samy Khadem-Al-Charieh from Munich City in Bavaria 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
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Seen by many and reported on our group platform - MOON ISSUES ONLY."
Hungary
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from E73 City in Tolna 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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 crescent of Ramadan 1441 AH was seen from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten by myself with my son Ahmad Abdus Salam Aura Rusyda, and Assalaam Observatory at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo, Central Java Indonesia by ust Taufiq Hidayat, ust. Faizal Rabbani, Ust. Rusydi Hakim and Ust. Miftahul Firdaus, on Friday, April 24th, 2020. The sky was clear. Ramadan Kareem..."
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 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 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: Friday, 04/24/2020 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: Four set of 15*70 binoculars,One set of 7*50 binoculars,One compass. Atmospheric condition: Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 19:27 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Roya Ghermezi at 19:39 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Roya Ghermezi and Hossein Janghorbani and Reza Janghorbani at 19:45 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Sayed Nematollah Saleh 2.Dr.MohammadHasan Saleh 3.AmirHossein Saleh 4.Dr.AliAkbar Taki 5.AbdolReza Gholami 6.Mostafa Jahanmardi 7.MohammadReza Hadad 8.Farhad Mirzaee 9.AliReza Torabi 10.Ahmad Rahmati 11.Ali Rahmati 12.Rahmatollah Torabi 13.Taha Torabi 14.MohammadJavad Shahcheraghi 15.Ali Shahcheraghi 16.Mohsen Molaee 17.MohammadJavad Nikeghbal 18.Saer Aliabedi 19.Ali Aghabozorgi 20.Mostafa Eshghi 21.AhmadReza Zhoolideh 22.AhmmadReza Heydarpoor 23.Morteza Aghabozorgi 24.MohammadReza Aghabozorgi 25.Naser Baktash 26.Ali Ahmmadian 27.Mostafa Rahimi 28.Kian Kooroshi 29.MohammadBagher Nazari 30.Abbas Salamatian 31.Reza Janghorbani 32.Ali Janghorbani 33.Hossein Janghorbani 34.Zahra Jamali 35.Shahideh Torabi 36.Toktam Aliabedi 37.Maryam Shahcheraghi 38.Masoomeh Hafar 39.Roya Ghermezi 40.Zinat Ghermezi 41.Zahra Momenian 42.Shideh Pooya 43.Fahimeh Kazemzad 44.Mahla Torabi 45.Zahra Emranpoor 46.Shahla Forooghi 47.Shahrbanoo Noorian 48.FatemehZahra Eshghi 49.Saeedeh Najafi 50.Vida Sadeghi 51.Atoosa Mirian 52.Zahra Fallahi "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from المحمدية City in سيدي موسى 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
Dr. Soufiane Assouli said: "قمت بالاستعانة بمنظار زوجي حتى أتمكن من التقاط صورة أوضح. رمضان مبارك على الأمة المسلمة جمعاء."
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati 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. Mohammad Aamir said: "Crescent was not sighted anywhere in Kathmadnu because the horizon was totally cloudy. But It was easily seen in Terai region of Nepal."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullatif Shaheen from جده City in مكه المكرمه 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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: "قمت برصد الهلال من بعد غروب الشمس 19:25 استعملت العين المجردة ولم أحتج للمنظارولا للصعود إلى مكان مرتفع كالأمس ورأيت الهلال كما قلت بالأمس هلال إكمال العدة يجب أن يكون سميكا ومرتفعا لا يخفى بل يُرى بكل سهولة . ( فما بالك بهلال ابن ليلتين ) مع علمي بتحديد المكان الذي يُتوقع أن يتواجد فيه الهلال حسابيا بالاعتماد على عدة برامج فائقة الدقة وكانت السماء صافية وبدون غيوم . ورأيت الهلال سميكا كما يجب أن يكون هلال إكمال العدة ... فاليوم بالصحيح فلكيا وشرعيا هو 30 شعبان 1441 هـ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- * - وكما قلت بالأمس هلال إكمال العدة يجب أن يكون سميكا ومرتفعا لا يخفى بل يرى بكل سهولة . ( فما بالك بهلال ابن ليلتين ) . وأنصح الإخوة الأعضاء والقائمين على هذا الموقع وفي كل مكان أن لا يعتمدوا في إدخال الشهر إلا على الرؤية الشرعية وهي العين المجرة وباقي الوسائل تصلح للاستعانة على الرؤية الشرعية ولكنها لا تصلح أن تكون معيارا بمفردها . وخاصة الكاميرا س س د ولأن اعتماد غير العين المجرة يدخل في باب إلزام الناس بما ليس بلازم في الشرع وهو حرام . وقد نبهت لهذا في عديد المناسبات ... ومن يريد أن يتحاور معي بصفة جدية وبطريقة موضوعية وهادئة فمرحبا به على صفحتي : https://www.facebook.com/?ref=tn_tnmn . وكل عام وكل رمضان وأنتم والأهل والأحباب بألف خير بلّغكم الله الشهر، وأكرمكم بليلة القدر، وأسعدكم مدى الدهر "
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 clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I went to a good location well before sunset to set up my camera and binoculars on tripods, noted the sunset point between a tree and a telephone pole and then prayed maghrib about 8:30 pm BST. After about 10 mins, I saw Venus by the naked eye, which means I had an imaginary line between Venus and sunset point where the crescent moon (Hilal) might appear. After about another 10 mins, I saw the Hilal with my naked eye at 8:50 pm BST, Alhamdulillah. I also recorded a video which you can see on YouTube (Hilal Sighting Report for Ramadan 1441). Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslims (whenever you started it!)."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 7:28 pm EDT (sunset: 8:05 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon. I sighted Venus at 7:31 pm with the pair of binoculars and then by naked eye at 7:33 pm. The first binocular sighting of the crescent moon was at 7:45 pm. At 8:06 pm, I could see the moon with naked eye. The horns were approximately at 2:30 and 7:30 O'clock (2:30;5:00;7:30). I left the area about an hour before moonset (moonset: 9:42 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Fri 24 April 2020
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Libya
10 . Malaysia
11 . Mauritania
12 . Nigeria
13 . Palestine
14 . Qatar
15 . Saudi Arabia
16 . Syria
17 . Tunisia
18 . Turkey
19 . United Arab Emirates
20 . Yemen
Sat 25 April 2020
1 . Australia
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . Ghana
5 . Iran
6 . Morocco
7 . Nepal
8 . New Zealand
9 . Oman
10 . Pakistan
11 . South Africa
12 . Sri Lanka
13 . Sudan
14 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 23 April 2020) at 02:26 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 23 April 2020) and (Wedensday 22 April 2020) 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
Tue 21 April 2020
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra 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-Aziz Anyang said: "Rise time for the Waning Crescent was 4:50 am (04:50 Hrs GMT). I saw it above the horizon at 5:25 am and it was very clear. A colleague of same platform "MOON ISSUES ONLY" also saw it and reported on the group platform. With this counting, the 29th Day of Shaban 1441 AH falls on Thursday, April 23...but the authorities in Ghana had declared Wednesday April 22 as the 29th Day of Shaban following the Saudi Arabia count. Nevertheless ardent followers of the sunnah are counting Thursday April 23 as the 29th Day of Shaban, 1441 AH. "
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent ofSha'ban 1441 AH was not sighted from Rowasiya and Assalaam Observatory, on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, the east sky was cloudy. My student of CASA (Club Astronomi Santri Assalaam), Amandaru T. Mandala could capture the crescent from Bayuwangi East Java."
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin from Semenyih City in Selangor State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Nidal Mahmoud Ali Nasser from الناصرة City in الشمالية 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
Eng. Nidal Mahmoud Ali Nasser said: "السلام عليكم مرفق صورة بواسطة كاميرا نيكون P900."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in منطقة المدينة المنورة State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
Wed 22 April 2020
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not 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. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: " رصد قمر المتناقص لشهر شعبان المعظم نهار هذا اليوم الأربعاء والموافق 22 أبريل 2020 وذلك في تمام الساعة (10:42) صباحا من أفق مدينة عيسى في مملكة البحرين."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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. Ahmad Junaidi said: "the crescent was not seen before sunrise by naked eye and telescope, because the eastern horizon was cloudy. the crescent seen by ccd imaging after sunrise "
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.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 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime old crescent of Shaban 1441 AH was not seen on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 from Rowasiya Observatory, Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. The daytime crescent of Shaban 1441 was captued via ccd by friend mr. Ismail Fahmi from Rumah Falak Pimdok Labu Jakarta."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from السويرقيه City in مهد الذهب 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. Turki Alamri said: "The old crescent was an easy catch with 9 deg t.elongation with a very good sky AOD was 0.08 for 619nm i hope we can image the crescent next day if the weather helps"
