Visibility of Ramadan Crescent 1443 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 (Friday 01 April 2022) at 06:24 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Friday 01 April 2022) and (Saturday 2 April 2022) 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 Saturday 02 April 2022 and in the Western Region will be on Saturday 02 April 2022. 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
Fri 01 April 2022
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر 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. Yassine Haddadi said: "#رصد هلال شهـــــــر رمضان 1443هــ فلكيا 2022 :
ليلة الشك: يوم الجمعة 01 أفريل 2022
الاقتران المركزي للقمر يوم الجمعة 1 أفريل 2022 على 06 سا 24 د بالتوقيت العالمي .
• رؤية الهلال غير ممكنة بالعين المجردة من أي مكان في العالم الإسلامي.
• مكة المكرمة
عمر الهلال : 10 سا و 25 د
مدة المكث : 17 دقيقة من غروب الشمس.
• أما بخصوص غرب إفريقيا في الجزائــــر و المغرب ، فرؤية الهلال ممكنة باستخدام التلسكوب وبصعوبة بالغة و ذلك باستخدام تقنية التصوير الفلكي في حالة الصفاء التام للغلاف الجوي فقط.
#في الجزائـــــر : مدينة معسكر
عمر الهلال : 13 سا و 23 د
مدة المكث : 20 د
وعليه فلكيا سيكون يوم السبت 02 أفريل هو أول أيام شهر رمضان المبارك 1443 هـ ، في انتظار ترقب و الرصد الفلكي للهلال اليوم ان شاء الله عبر العالم العربي الإسلامي فـــاللَّهُمَّ أهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ والإيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإسْلاَمِ، والتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا يُحبُّ ربُّنا ويَرْضَى.
#ياسين_حدادي #عضو_مركز_الفلكي_الدولي
#عضو_المشروع_الإسلامي_لرصد_الأهلة
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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: "اعتمدت السلطات على مبدأ اتحاد المطالع .... كما نؤكد على غياب شهادات تثبت رؤية الهلال وهو ما يتوافق مع الحسابا الفلكية "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alhabib Janahani from قمار City in الوادي 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from جبل عبد الدايم - بني يزجن City in غرداية 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
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم يتمكن أعضاء النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر رمضان مغرب هذا الجمعة بسبب الضوابط الفلكية للهلال و امتلاء الأفق بالغبار. "
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rami El Sahmarani from LAKEMBA City in NSW 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
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi from Sarajevo City in Bosna anHercegovina 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Samir Al-Busnavi said: "On top of the hill Žuč,Sarajevo."
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Tutong City in Tutong 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
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "Brunei Darussalam will observe the first day of Ramadhan on Sunday, 1st Ramadhan 1443 Hijrah, corresponding to April 3 2022. The announcement was broadcast on Radio Television Brunei (RTB) this evening following the failure to sight the hilal (crescent) at vantage points set up across the country."
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Osama Aladib from Al Oubor City in Cairo 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
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Assalamualaikum, the hilal today was not seen from medan. based on crescent data its shows 1,6 degree above the horizon"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Ramadhan 1443 AH was NOT SIGHTED on Friday, April 01, 2022 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia, the west sky was cloudy and rainy. 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: https://youtube.com/channel/UCoNvw6bcqEJoXHZq0XkREZQ 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, Mr. Faizal, Mrs. Tri Ratna, Mrs. Aline and Mrs. Sendy also Mrs. Sirikit were helping the chair to handle the observation equipment. The crescent was not seen due to the cloudy sky and low altitude of hilal. According to this report, on ithbat council by the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declare that 1 Ramadhan 1443 AH will start on Sunday, April 03rd, 2022."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hossein Janghorbani said: "In the name of God 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, 04/01/2022 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 15*70 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: clear Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 19:15 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 Eng. Ayad Al-Mamary from الموصل City in نينوى 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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
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 very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang, Port Dickson City in Negeri Sembilan 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
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from نواكشوط City in تفرغ زينة 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
Morocco
1 . 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 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. Amine Khouya said: "تمت المراقبة بعد أذان المغرب بتوقيت المملكة المغربية "
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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تعذر رؤية هلال شهر رمضان مساء اليوم الجمعة 29 شعبان 1443 هـ الموافق لـ 01 أبريل 2022 من مدينة طنجة رغم صفاء الجو لم يرى الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا باستخدام الكاميرا كانون ذات عدسة 70-300 mm وعليه ففاتح رمضان الأبرك هو يوم الأحد 3 أبريل 2022 حسب الإعلان الرسمي لوزارة الأوقاف"
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Yibal Khuff City in Az Zahirah 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
Eng. Mundhir AlShibani said: "Crescent Visibility Result for Ramadan 1443 (29th of Shaban, Friday 1st April 2022) 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 the crescent, also the Sun disappeared behind the haze at 18:29 few minutes before the actual sunset at true horizon (18:31). The Weather, in General, was clear With slight winds at 12.8 km/h WNW. "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Khoudh City in Seeb 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The weather was clear some haze on the horizon. The Crescent was not observed."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was 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
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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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 Dr. Ayyub Patel from Makkah City in Western province State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "A time lapse of the sunset was taken starting 30 min before sunset. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcAAXfLCsAc) The real visible sunset happened some 15-20min before the actual sunset as there was a lot of haze on the horizon. We waited for about 20 min after actual sunset and tried to sight the crescent moon but it wasnt seen"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Aljahni from املج City in اماج State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in ابن 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: "السماء غائمة كليا لم نتمكن من رصد الهلال بأي وسيلة من الوسائل مع أنه وفقا للمعايير الفلكية وأرصاد الهلال العالمية فإن الحسابات العلمية الدقيقة لرؤية الهلال ، كما تبينه الصورة البيانية ، تفيد أن : بعد غروب شمس يوم الجمعة 1 أفريل 2022 تستحيل الرؤية الشرعية للهلال في كامل دول العالم ، بلا استثناء "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Sofien Kamoun from Ariana City in Ariana 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
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "كان الافق الغربي كثير السحب "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Alsoke from Abu dhabi City in Abu dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from جبل جيس City in رأس الخيمة 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
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 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 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 7:20 pm EDT. Later, a friend joined me. The western horizon was partly cloudy (Apparent and actual sunset 7:39 pm) . Using two pairs of binoculars (7X50 and 10X50), we scanned the area where the moon was expected to be located according to the Stellarium software. We continued our observations till moonset (8:19 pm)."
Sat 02 April 2022
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "هلال 2 أفريل بكاميرا النادي الفلكي بكوينين الرؤية كانت متاحة جدا. "
2 . 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: الاقتران المركزي: 01/04/2022 على الساعة 07:24 بالتوقيت المحلي الاقتران السطحي: 01/04/2022 على الساعة 06:26 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب الشمس يوم الرصد: 18:58 بالتوقيت المحلي غروب القمر يوم الرصد: 20:19 بالتوقيت المحلي عمر الهلال مركزيا : يوم واحد و 11 ساعة و34 دقيقة عمر الهلال سطحيا: يوم واحد و 12 ساعة و 32 دقيقة زمن المكث: ساعة واحدة و21 دقيقة الإستطالة 'قوس النور": 16° و53 دقيقة إضاءة الهلال: 2.2% ---------------------------------------------------------------- تم بحمد الله وتوفيقه رصد هلال شهر رمضان 1443 هـ بشكل واضح لا لبس فيه رغم تواجد سحب متفرقة بالأفق ...."
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Darwin City in Northern Territory 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
Azerbaijan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Omar Azeri from Baku City in Abşeron 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
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
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 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: "أول رصد لقمر شهر رمضان المبارك لهذا العام 1443 من أفق البحرين، وذلك في تمام الساعة (07:56) صباحا."
Brunei Darussalam
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Kuala Tutong City in Tutong 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "The western horizon was partly cloudy and the Moon was blocked by the clouds at the moment of sunset. Only after half an hour that the view of the 28 hour old crescent was easily visible free from clouds. The crescent observtion was carried out by the Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam. "
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 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
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 hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "1st Night of Ramadan 1443 H was witnessed by many across the 16 regional cities and it suberbs"
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Ramadhan 1443 AH was not sighted on Saturday, April 02, 2022 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was totally cloudy. The new crescent was captured by BMKG Team at Kupang NTT."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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: Saturday , 04/02/2022 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: Three set of 15*70 binoculars, One set of 30*60 binocular, One set of 7*50 binocular, One compass. Atmospheric condition: very hazy Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 19:15 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Reza Janghorbani and Hossein Janghorbani at 19:01, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani at 19:32 , for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1-Dr.Mehrdad Moslehi 2.Mostafa Rahmati 3.Ahmad Rahmati 4.Mohammad Javad Talebpoor 5.Amir Hossein Talebpoor 6.Meysam Salek 7.Mohammad Javad Nikeghbal 8.Mohammad Sadra Nikeghbal 9.Majid Zare 10.Ahmad Reza Zhoolideh 11.Reza Janghorbani 12.Ali Janghorbani 13.Hossein Janghorbani 14.Shahnaz Soroori 15.Nasrin Kaviani 16.Zohreh Karimpoor 17.Masoomeh Hafar 18.Narjes zare 19.Ameneh Poorsharif 20.Zahra Fallahi "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives from baghdad City in -- Select One -- State mentioned that the sky was totally 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives said: "معكم الهاوي الفلكي ابراهيم ال ديبس تمت محاولة رصد الهلال من العراق بغداد بواسطة التلسكوب celestron omni 150xlt وكذلك بالعين مع ماونت skywatcher eq3pro كانت الغيوم كثيرة في السادسة مساءاً بعدها توجهت الى الشمال لنتمكن من تصوير الهلال بكاميرا فلكية كوكبية والرؤية بالعين وكان التلسكوب بين الناس لتكون هناك ادلة على الرؤية وشكراً"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from البصرة City in البصرة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin from Miri City in Sarawak State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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
Mr. Mohammad Ariff Mohammad Tajuddin said: "Crescent initially obstructed by clouds during sunset and it was first seen using 8x25 binocular and 80 mm refractor telescope at 1848 (local time)"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Nor Nazmi Razali from Malacca 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from سكورة City in وارزازات 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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. Hatim El Harrak said: "بعدستي مغرب اليوم 02 أبريل 2022 صور لهلال رمضان المبارك 1443 هـ من طنجة إلتقطته بواسطة كاميرا كانون وبعدسة 70-300 mm حيث تعذر رصده بشكل واضح وأفضل بسبب الغيوم التي غطت الأفق الغربي"
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 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. Mohammad Aamir said: "Crescent was not seen anywhere in Kathmandu due to bad weather. But It was sighted in many places in India."
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Yibal Khuff City in Az Zahirah 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from Makkah City in Western province 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "on the 2 april 2022 saturday evening from the same place in makkah as the evening before i was able to sight the crescent moon for Ramadan very clearly. first visibility at around 7pm evening local time some 20 min after local sunset and it was seen for about 25 min before it disappeared in the haze. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE7CaKvpZvw "
Spain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mrs. Shahd Towfiq from Valencia City in Valencia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in ابن عروس State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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 السبت الهلال بعد المغرب كبيرا وواضحا يُرى بكل سهولة لأنه هلال إكمال العدة فلا بد أن يرى ( فما بالكم 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»."
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayman Al-Layla from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayman Al-Layla said: "تم رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة وتصويره باستخدام كاميرا موبايل كالاكسي نوت ٢٠ ألترا"
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, 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
4 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from جبل جيس City in رأس الخيمة 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
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 hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "It was partly cloudy in York today (2/4/2022) but there were clear patches near sunset point so I was hoping to see the moon soon after sunset (as it was about 36 hrs old), but I saw it after about 30 mins after sunset, Alhamdulillah. Many others from throughout the UK also reported seeing and testifying live on Zoom call to our Ulama Panel, Alhamdulillah (see bit.ly/Results1443-09)"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Baig from Slough City in berks 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. Mohammad Baig said: "Easily seen"
United States
1 . Time of observation: Before 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 not sought by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "The crescent was just past overhead. It was seen under very thin clouds."
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sat 02 April 2022
1 . Afghanistan
2 . Algeria
3 . Azerbaijan
4 . Bahrain
5 . Cote dIvoire
6 . Egypt
7 . Iraq
8 . Kuwait
9 . Lebanon
10 . Libya
11 . Maldives
12 . Mauritania
13 . Nigeria
14 . Palestine
15 . Qatar
16 . Saudi Arabia
17 . Senegal
18 . Sudan
19 . Syria
20 . Tunisia
21 . Turkey
22 . United Arab Emirates
23 . Yemen
Sun 03 April 2022
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . Ghana
4 . India
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iran
7 . Jordan
8 . Malaysia
9 . Morocco
10 . Oman
11 . Pakistan
When to Observe Sha'ban Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Friday 01 April 2022) at 06:24 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Friday 01 April 2022) and (Thursday 31 March 2022) 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
Wed 30 March 2022
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Shaban 1443 AH was seen from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia on Wednesday, March 30, 2022."
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from abha City in aseer State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "Easily seen and venus saturn mars and jupiter were also seen"
2 . 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 hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Sami Al-Harbi said: "أجواء المدينة مغبرة لها عدة ايام لهذا لم أستطع رؤية الهلال بالعين المجردة "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "رؤي هلال آخر شهر شعبان قبل شروق الشمس بحوالي أربعين دقيقة حيث كان على ارتفاع حوالي أربعة درجات فوق الأفق؛ واستمرت الرؤية بالعين المجردة بوضوح إلى ما قبل شروق الشمس بحوالي ربع ساعة، واستمرت الرؤية ممكنة بالمنظار والمرقب إلى قبيل شروق الشمس"
Thu 31 March 2022
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 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
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت 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
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: "أجواء المدينة صباح اليوم غبار "
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought 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
Dr. Belal Alshammaa said: "لم أتمكن من رؤية الهلال هذا الصباح حيث كان الأفق الشرقي ضبابياً؛ ولكن رأيت المشتري بسهولة بالمنظار ومن خلال المرقب"
2 . Time of observation: After sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Abu Dhabi City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from الإمارات City in دبي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
