Visibility of Ramadan Crescent 1442 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 (Monday 12 April 2021) at 02:31 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Monday 12 April 2021) and (Tuesday 13 April 2021) 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 Tuesday 13 April 2021 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 13 April 2021. 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
Mon 12 April 2021
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 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
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: "معطيات فلكيــــــــــــــــــة بتاريخ 12 أفريل 2021 وقت الاقتران المركزي: 03:31 بتاريخ 12/04/2021 وقت الاقتران السطحي: 03:06 بتاريخ 12/04/2021 وقت الغروب: 19:06 وقت غروب القمر: 19:27 عمر الهلال: 15 ساعة و 35 دقيقة زمن المكث: 21 دقيقة قوس النور: 7.2° نسبة الاضاءة: 0.4 % ******************************************************* بعد الرصد الميداني لهلال شهر رمضان 1442 هـــ، تبين أنه لا أثر للهلال سواء بالعين المجردة أو باستعمال العدسات المكبرة، وما يؤكد ذلك هو المعطيات الفلكية السابقة، في انتظار الاعلان الرسمي من طرف اللجنة الوطنية للأهلة والمواقيت الشرعية التابعة لوزارة الشؤون الدينية والأوقاف. "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from قمار City in وادي سوف 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. Messaoud Kechida said: "بسبب وجود بعض الغيوم المنخفضة التي حجبت قوس الهلال ، مع العلم أنه تم رصده في نفس المدينة قمار لكن من موقع مختلف "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر 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. Yassine Haddadi said: "#تقرير_فلكي_حول_رصد_هلال_رمضان_1442هـ
المعطيات الفلكية (المعاير رصد هلال)
مكان الرصد : مدينة معسكر (الجزائر)
ليلة الشك :يوم الاثنين 12 أفريل 2021م الموافق لـ 29 شعبان 1442هـ
الاقتران المركزي: 12 أفريل 2021 على 03سا12د GMT+1
غروب الشمس: 19سا30د GMT+1
غروب القمر: 19سا57 د GMT+1
عمر الهلال: 16سا 45 د
زمن المكث: حوالي 27 د.
الاستطالة : 07 ° 31'
فلكيا:
#وفق_للمعايــير_الفلكية_السابقة و في مدينة معسكر و معظم ولايات الاخرى للجزائر #هناك_إمكانية_رؤية_الهلال_رمضان #يوم_الاثنين ليلة الشك، و ذلك باستخدام التلسكوب او التصوير الفلكي لكن بصعوبة بالغة.
تجري الهلال : تمت محاولة تحري الهلال بالعين المجردة، ولكن لم ير الهلال
اللهم اهل علينا شهر رمضان بالامن والايمان والسلامة والاسلام.
اللهم بلغني واحبابي شهر رمضان المبارك واجعل ليلة القدر من نصيبنا وأعنا فيه على الصيام والقيام وقراءة القرآن
تحياتي الخاصة
الأستاذ حدادي ياسين
من مدينة الأمير عبد القادر *معسكر*
الجزائـــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــــر" 
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڨمار 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "تمت محاولة رؤية هلال شهر رمضان قبل الغروب بما يقرب الساعة و ال 40 دقيقة وبعد غروب الشمس لمدة ساعة كاملة ولم تتم رؤية الهلال والجو كان صفواً في سماء القاهرة. "
Ghana
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra region State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "Our counting for today Monday April 12 is the 29th Day for Shaban and since the moon was not seen in Ghana, tomorrow Tuesday April 13 will inshallah be counted as the 30th Day for Shaban 1442 H. *ABDUL AZIZ ANYANG, MOON ISSUES ONLY PLATFORM, GHANA*"
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Barus City in Sumatera Utara 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 sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Pengamatan dilakukan di kota Medan, dengan tingkat polusi cahaya cukup tinggi."
3 . 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 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 Ramadhan 1442 AH was NOT SIGHTED on Monday, April 12, 2021 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo and MAN1 Surakarta, Central Java Indonesia, the west sky was cloudy. 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 Assalaam Observatory. (https://www.youtube.com/c/CASAAssalaam) 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. Tri Ratna were helping the chair to handle the observation equipment. At MAN 1 Surakarta, there were some teachers, Mr. Faishal, Mrs. Nurul Jannah and team. The summary of the observation results is presented in the following notes: 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 and low altitude of hilal. MAN 1 Surakarta, the moon was not sighted because the same reason. However the crescent was sighted as reported from LFNU of East Java,. And... according to this report, on ithbat council by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declare that 1 Ramadhan 1442 AH will start on Tuesday, April 13rd, 2021." Marhaban Yaa Ramadhan... Here our hilal observation on youtube: https://youtu.be/J7AnHRnWsZc"
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. 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: 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: Monday , 04/12/2021 Location: Damzad foothills in the East of Shahreza (latitude: 32 00 N, longitude: 51 52 E, elevation: 1825m from sea level, time zone: +3.5 GMT) Equipments: One set of 20*90 binocular - One set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2.5° Apparent Sunset: 17:58 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Reza Janghorbani 2.Ali Janghorbani 3.Hossein Janghorbani "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from الصدر City in بغداد 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
Mr. Adnan Shaemak said: "تمت محاولة رؤية الهلال لكن بسبب غبار في مدينة بغداد و عدم توفر مكان عالي لرصد الهلال"
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from إربد City in إربد State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Malacca 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 sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from telok kemang observatory, port dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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 not seen by CCD Imaging
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: "رصدنا نحن مجموعة من هواة الفلك الهلال من مناطق مختلفة ولم تثبت رؤيته في كل مناطق المغرب وعليه أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف عن متم الثلاثين من شعبان وبداية رمضان يوم الإربعاء."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم قمت مساء اليوم الإثنين 29 شعبان 1442 هـ الموافق لـ 12 أبريل 2021 بمراقبة هلال شهر رمضان المبارك في طنجة رغم صفاء الجو نسبيا فلم يثبت رؤية هلال رمضان المبارك من مدينة طنجة 1442ه ننتظر الإعلان الرسمي من وزارة الأوقاف "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from وزان City in جهة طنجة تطوان الحسيمة 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 sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amine Khouya said: "وعليه، فإن فاتح شهر رمضان المعظم هو الأربعاء 14 أبريل 2021 م. أهل الله علينا وعليكم هذا الشهر بالخير والصحة والعافية يارب."
4 . 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
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from الرباط City in الرباط 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
Eng. Zakaria Guelzim said: "تمت المراقبة 15 دقيقة بعد غروب الشمس في الرباط. سحاب جهة الغرب. عدم امكانية رؤية الهلال بلاغ من وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية حول مراقبة هلال شهر رمضان المعظم لعام 1442 هـ تنهي وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية إلى علم المواطنين أنها راقبت هلال شهر رمضان المعظم لعام 1442 بعد مغرب يوم الإثنين 29 شعبان 1442هـ موافق 12 أبريل 2021 واتصلت بجميع مندوبي الشؤون الإسلامية بالمملكة، وبوحدات القوات المسلحة الملكية المساهمة في مراقبة الهلال فأكدوا لها جميعا عدم ثبوت رؤيته وعليه فإن فاتح شهر رمضان المعظم هو يوم الأربعاء 14 أبريل 2021م"
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati 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
Mr. Mohammad Aamir said: "Crescent was not sighted anywhere in Nepal."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "The western horizon was relatively clear. But New Hilal was not visible"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman Alfarsi from جزيرة مصيرة City in جنوب الشرقية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Yibal Kuff City in AlZahirah 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
Eng. Mundhir AlShibani said: "Crescent Visibility Result for Ramadan 1442 (29th of Shaban, Monday 12th April 2021) The observation took place in Yibal Khuff, (Oil field location) away from the main city Muscat around 300km West. I was not able to sight by naked eyes, including the planet Venus was totally not visable. The Observation started before Sunset until the last moment after the sunset and Moonset at 18:55 UTC+4 The Weather, in General, was clear, with some scattered clouds around the horizon. "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Khoudh City in Muscat 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The Ramadhan Crescent Moon was not sighted despite using telescopes, telescopes + camera and the weather was good."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mosa Jaramneh from العفولة City in الشمال 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad AlAshhab from الخليل City in الخليل 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from أملج City in أملج State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not 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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from السويرقيه City in مهد الذهب 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 1 pm LT with AOD 0.25 from my observatory MY imaging system tracked the new crescent until moon set and i could not see it or take an image for it. "
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from Colombo City in Western Province 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. Abdul Rahman Razeen said: "Today was the 29th of Shabaan 1442 AH. The conference to declare the month of Ramadaan held at Colombo Grand Mosque under their auspicious and was presided by CGM Hilal Committee President Khaleefathuzzaly Al Alim Al Haj Abdul Hameed Bahji. As we received negative sighting reports from all over the country approximately from 20 or more sighting places as the weather is hazy and cloudy above the horizon...it was decided unanimously by the president along with the ACJU Hilal Committee members and the represantatives of MRCA and Memon Hanafi Masjid and senior officer of Meteorology Department to complete the month of Shabaan as 30 days and to commence the month Ramdaan Mubarak from 14th of Wednesday 2021 CE. "
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 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. Naser Barbourah said: "وقت الرصد: بعد غروب الشمس. لم تتم رؤية الهلال: (نسبة الغيم) كانت غائمة كليا والحالة الجوية كانت غيرصافية ولم تتم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة ولم يتم تحري الهلال بالمنظار."
2 . 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 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "اليوم الاثنين 12 أفريل 2021 كانت السماء مغيمة كليا فلم نتمكن من رصد الهلال ولا من رؤيته وبالتالي فإن غدا الثلاثاء هو إكمال شهر شعبان ثلاثين "
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Abdurrahman Guner from Sarıyer City in İSTANBUL 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
Prof. Abdurrahman Guner said: "Observation was carried out from 19:47 to 20:20. The crescent could not be seen. "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "ِAOD = 0.33"
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammad Odeh said: "AOD = 0.33. From AKO."
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 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
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "Today (12/4/2021) the western horizon was very clear and the sunset point was seen easily but the Hilal of Ramadan 1442 was not seen until moonset time. Most of the UK had clear/sunny weather but all reports were negative. We hope to see the Hilal easily tomorrow (13/4/2021), InshaAllah."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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 not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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: "I arrived at my sighting location at 7:50 pm EDT (apparent sunset; actual sunset: 7:54 pm). The sky was mostly clear with some haze. Using a pair of binoculars (10X50), I scanned the area where the moon supposed to be based on the Stellarium software. I could neither see the moon nor Venus. I stayed at the location till moonset (moonset: 8:34 pm). "
3 . 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 superb, 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. Jim Stamm said: "Two experienced observers saw the crescent through binoculars, and the same person who shared the record observation of 1996 was able to glimpse the crescent by naked eye after locating it in binoculars."
Tue 13 April 2021
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: "معطيات فلكية بتاريخ الثلاثاء 13 أفريل /نيسان 2021 وقت الاقتران المركزي: 03:31 بتاريخ 12/04/2021 وقت الاقتران السطحي: 03:06 بتاريخ 12/04/2021 وقت الغروب: 19:09 وقت غروب القمر: 20:22 عمر الهلال: يوم واحد و 15 ساعة و 35 دقيقة زمن المكث: ساعة و 13 دقيقة قوس النور: 17° نسبة الاضاءة: 2.3 % --------------------------------------- بعد الرصد الميداني، تم رؤية الهلال واضحا جليا لا لبس فيه ليكون أول هلال مرئي لشهر رمضان 1442 هـــــ."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڨمار City in وادي سوف 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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "وقت غروب الشمس: 6:21 pm وقت رؤية الهلال: 6:45 pm وقت اختفاء الهلال: 6:50 pm ----------- * تم تحري الهلال قبل الغروب بساعة وربع الساعة ولم تتم رؤية الهلال إلا بعد غروب الشمس الكامل وبعد ارتفاع الهلال عن الغيوم التي كانت معيقة لرؤية أسفل الأفق . وتمت رؤيته في تمام الساعة 6:45 مساء بتوقيت القاهرة واستمر ظاهرا في الأفق حتى الساعة 6:50 دقيقة . كان الهلال يقع ما بين الزاوية الأفقية الغربية والزاوية الأفقية الجنوب غربية. وكان قوساه يميلان قليلا ناحية الجنوب ومتجهان لأعلى."
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Badredine Billel from Mulhouse City in ALSACE State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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
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 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: After sunset. Not Seen: 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Pengamatan dilakukan di kota Medan dengan tingkat polusi cahaya cukup tinggi "
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: The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Tuesday , 04/13/2021 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 20*90 binocular, One set of 30*60 binocular - Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and Hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 19:19 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Roya Ghermezi and Reza Janghorbani at 19:29, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani and Roya Ghermezi at 19:35 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Ahmad Reza Joolideh 2.Mohammad Javad Talebpoor 3.Reza Moosavi 4.Hatef Nikeghbal 5.Ehsan Ali Alinezhad 6.Meysam Salek 7.Mostafa Rahmati 8.Mahan Eslami 9.Milad Eslami 10.Mohammad Hossein Abazari 11.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 12.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 13.Ahmad Yoosefi 14.Ahmad Rahmati 15.Abbas Javeri 16.Reza Janghorbani 17.Ali Janghorbani 18.Hossein Janghorbani 19.Zakieh Abazari 20.Ameneh Poorsharif 21.Mahtab Bahrami 22.Mahtab Shahri 23.Nazanin Piroozmandan 24.Zeynab Piroozmandan 25.Fatemeh Tavakoli 26.Misagh Alinezhad 27.Maryam Shahcheraghi 28.Ziba Hafar 29.Maryam Parsania 30.Zahra Parsania 31.Zinat Ghermezi 32.Roya Ghermezi 33.Shahnaz Soroori 34.Soheyla Eslami 35.Zohreh Karimpoor 36.Mahnaz Arami 37.Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Adnan Shaemak from الصدر City in بغداد State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "تم بفضل الله رصد ورؤية هلال رمضان من مدينة الزرقاء في الأردن، علما بأن اليوم هو ١ رمضان حسب الإعلان الرسمي."
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from انواكشوط City in عرفات 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
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان 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
Dr. Hassan Talibi said: "السلام عليكم في شمال المغرب كانت السماء غائمة فلم نتمكن من رصد الهلال لكن أصدقاءنا في الأقاليم الجنوبية تمكنوا من رؤيته. ورفقة التقرير صورة بسماء بنسليمان ملبدة بالغيوم وصورة للهلال من مدينة الداخلة لأحد الأصدقاء الراصدين."
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman Alfarsi from جزيرة مصيرة City in جنوب الشرقية 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad AlAshhab from الخليل City in الخليل 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mosa Jaramneh from المقيبلة City in الشمال 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
2 . 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 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. AlTayyeb AlSahili said: "اليوم الثلاثاء 13 أفريل 2021 بعد غروب الشمس يكون الهلال هلال إكمال العدة 30 يوما وبالتالي فإنه يجب أن يكون سميكا ومرتفعا وواضحا ويراه الناس جميعا بكل سهولة . نظراً لأنه أتم أكثر من دورة كاملة .. وهذا مجمع عليه من فقهاء المسلمين ( فما بالكم بهلال ابن ليلتين ) وإلا فإن إدخال الشهر باطل لاسـتحالة المشــهود به . والشرع لا يأتي بالمســتحيلات. وشهادة الشهود، تُحمل على الوهم أو الغلط أو الكذب ». 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». "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from Dubai City in Dubai State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Baig from Slough City in Berkshire 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
Mr. Mohammad Baig said: "The horizon was cloudy but eventually the clouds shifted and the crescent was visible for half an hour"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Haythem Hamdi from لورنس Lawrence City in ماساتشوستس Massachusetts 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. 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 7:37 pm EDT (sunset: 7:55 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon to see the moon before sunset with no success. I left that location for another one. Soon after my arrival, I first saw the moon using a pair of binoculars at 7:59 pm and immediately after by naked eye. The moon's elevation was about 12 degrees and its horns were approximately at 3:00 and 7:30 O'clock (3:00;5:00;7:30). I left my sighting location at 8:31 pm when the moon's elevation was about 7 degrees (moonset: 9:32 pm)."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 13 April 2021
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . France
5 . Germany
6 . Indonesia
7 . Iraq
8 . Jordan
9 . Kuwait
10 . Lebanon
11 . Libya
12 . Malaysia
13 . Mauritania
14 . Palestine
15 . Qatar
16 . Saudi Arabia
17 . Sudan
18 . Syria
19 . Tunisia
20 . Turkey
21 . United Arab Emirates
22 . Yemen
Wed 14 April 2021
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . Ghana
4 . India
5 . Iran
6 . Morocco
7 . Nepal
8 . Oman
9 . Pakistan
10 . Sri Lanka
When to Observe Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Monday 12 April 2021) at 02:31 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Monday 12 April 2021) and (Sunday 11 April 2021) 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
Sat 10 April 2021
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. 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 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: "The moon rose after the sun so i had to resort to daytime observation. I only got a good gap in the clouds in the afternoon. The wide crescent could be seen visually with the telescope at 30x magnification, not easy but clear enough. "
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
Mr. Sami Al-Harbi said: "تمت مشاهدة الهلال الساعة ٥:٣٧ فجراً"
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from Colombo City in Western Province 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. Abdul Rahman Razeen said: " ** Sighting reportes by 1-Al Alim M.L.M.Rila Makhdoomy reported as Moulavi Shuhail from Weligama sighted at 5:45am. 2- Al Alim M.L.M.Mazeen Makhdoomy as one of his Madrasah student sighted at Thihariya at 5:45am. 3- M.T.M.Subair from Mutur reported his sighting at 5:45am. 4- Al Alim A.H.M.Ajward (Al Fasy) reported his own sighting at 5:43am and below are the 2 images which he captured Samsung Galaxy Note 9. "
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "At 6:10 (2 minutes after the crescent was in the fOV) I did not see anything. Two minutes later, I thought I saw a crescent. But it faded. Then it returned slightly higher, and faded. After a couple of short appearances and fades, it came into sight as a larger crescent and stayed long enough for me to positively identify it as the old moon crescent. Then it faded again, off and on for several times until it faded forever. "Faded" was just a relative description as I believe the background light got brighter so that the crescent was perceived to fade. "
Sun 11 April 2021
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The moon only rose after the sun so i had to resort to daytime observation. Despite frequent changes in the clouds i got a good enough gap about one hour before noon. I could easily image the old crescent which was around 9.3° from the sun. I could not see the crescent visually with the same telescoe. Planets Venus and Mercury were also observed, with Venus being easy to see visually in the telescope. Sadly the forecast for the next two days in contiuous clouds and rain."
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 moon was not sighted. The sky was totally cloudy."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Sami Al-Harbi said: "السلام عليكم ... حاولت رصد هلال الأخير من شعبان قبل شروق الشمس وبعدها بواسطة الدربيل و العين المجردة لكن لم استطع مشاهدة الهلال "
