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When to Observe Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 04 August 2024) at 11:13 UT.

Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 04 August 2024) and (Monday 5 August 2024) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

 

 

Sunday 04 August 2024

 

 

 

Monday 5 August 2024

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 06 August 2024 and in the Western Region will be on Monday 05 August 2024. 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.





Safar Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results




Sun 04 August 2024



Albania


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirana City in Albania State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was very 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



Algeria


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdellatif Fareh said: "لم يتمكن النادي الفلكي بكوينين من رؤية هلال شهر صفر 1446 اليوم الأحد "



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "تعذر علينا رصد هلال شهر صفر مغرب اليوم الأحد 29 محرم  لمعطياته الضعيفة جدا وتم رصد كوكب الزهرة بسهولة والتي سيكون مقترنا غدا بحول بهلال  شهر صفر .
"



Bangladesh


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Shitakundu, Cox'sbazar City in Chittagong 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



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 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



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 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
 Safar Crescent Observation Report:
The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza
Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center
Date: Sunday, 08/04/2024
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: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass.
Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and Hazy 
Horizon obstacles: about 2°
Apparent Sunset: --:--
Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular.
Observers:
1.Ali Janghorbani 2.Hossein Janghorbani 3.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi
"



Palestine


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not 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



United Arab Emirates


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



Mon 05 August 2024



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 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. Abdellatif Fareh said: "الحمد لله تمت رؤية هلال شهر صفر من طرف النادي الفلكي بكوينين، أولا بالمنظار ثم بالعين المجردة، نعتذر على عدم وضوح الصورة. "



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "بعد ربع ساعة من غروب الشمس تم رصد هلال شهر صفر في ليلته الأولى .
اللهم أهله علينا باليمن والإيمان والسلم والسلام ربنا وربك الله 
هلال خير ورشد"



3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "الحمد لله الذي أكرمنا برصد هلال مساء الأثنين رفقة أعضاء النادي الفلكي ببلدية ڤمار "



Bahrain


1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "رصد القمر في تام الساعة (01:57) ظهراً بتوقيت مملكة البحرين"



Bangladesh


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali from Dhaka City in Dhaka State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mir Muhammad  Ahsan Ali said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ 
والحمد لله رب العالمين.
Reporting Time: 19:55
By the will of Almighty Allah, the waxing crescent i.e. the crescent of the month of Safar has not been seen from anywhere in Bangladesh. Therefore the month of Muharram will complete 30 days and the first day of the month of Safar will be Aug 7."



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: "في يوم (الإثنين) المُوافق (٢٩ من محرم ١٤٤٦ه‍) المُوافق (٢٠٢٤/٨/٥) ؛ تم تحري هلال أول شهر (صفر) لعام ١٤٤٦ه‍ ولم تتم رؤية هلال أول شهر (صفر)، وبناءً عليه فإن تمام شهر (محرم) هو  ٣٠ يوما، وأن بداية شهر (صفر) لعام ١٤٤٦ه‍ تكون يوم الأربعاء المُوافق (٢٠٢٤/٨/٧).

"



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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Shafar 1446 AH was not sighted on Monday, Aug 05, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabepan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java.Indonesia.

The new cresvent was sighted from several locations in Indonesia. The 1st of Shafar in Indonesia will start on Tue, Aug 06, 2024."



2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was 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



3 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The daytime new crescent of Muharram 1446 AH was captured on Monday, Aug 05, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory, Pabelan Kartasura, Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia."



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 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
 Safar 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, 08/05/2024
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: Two set of 15*70 binoculars, One compass.
Atmospheric condition: partly cloudy and Hazy 
Horizon obstacles: about 2°
Apparent Sunset: --:--
Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular.
Observers:
1.Zohreh Karimpoor 2.Soheyla Eslami 3.Reyhaneh Dadvand 4.Hakimeh Ghermezi 5.Roya Ghermezi 6.Maryam Shahcheraghi 7.Narjes Zare 8.Parisa Abazari 9.Dr.Ali Akbar Taki 10.Eng.Rooholla Arami 11.Eng.Majid Zare 12.Milad Eslami 13.Mohammad Sam Eghbal 14.Sayed Hossein Navabi 15.Ali Janghorbani 16.Hossein Janghorbani 17.Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi
"



2 . 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 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



Iraq


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. from بغداد الجديدة City in بغداد State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng.  said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على رسول الله وعلى اله وصحبه 
تم بحمد الله رصد وتصوير هلال شهر صفر بواسطة التلسكوب منذ لحظة رفع اذان المغرب وبقي الهلال مدة ٢٠ دقيقة حتى دخل في منطقة الحمرة المغربية وتمت روية الهلال بالعين المجردة بصعوبة.."



Malaysia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Muzamir Mazlan said: "Captured by : Khairul Anuar 
section falak and information sources, State Mufti of Negeri Sembilan"



Mauritius


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hamade Aubdoollah from Curepipe City in Plaine Wilhems 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



Palestine


1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Anas Hammouri said: "بحمد الله وفضله تم رؤية هلال شهر صَفَر من القدس بالعين المجردة والدربيل والتلسكوب مساء اليوم الاثنين 5 آب 2024م الموافق 1 صفر 1446 هجرياً حسب التقويم المحلي لفلسطين ."



Turkey


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Sivas City in Merkez State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



United Arab Emirates


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from AKO City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging



United Kingdom


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Margate City in Kent State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "The Crescent Moon on 5 Aug 2024, Monday
Safar 1446H Hilal's Observation Results

Observations from the location: Marget, Kent, UK

Observations by Juned Patel from Bolton, UK, and accompanied by Br Anees Farooq anf Br Muhammad Saleem from Luton

- Binoculars: Positive sighting by more than three of us
- Naked Eyes: Not sighted by any of us, Negative

Alhamdulillah was very confident to see this cresent and saw exactly as predicted it. At my latitude in the UK , it was very, very difficult to see it even using binoculars. I travelled to chase this moon, which will be more than 650 miles return. "



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not 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 today (5/8/2024) in York, but the lower horizon where the moon was expected to be seen was totally cloudy (as pointed out by my GPS compass) so the moon was not seen. The bright Venus star (next to the moon) was not seen either! Some parts of the UK had clear skies and we have received three testimonies of sighting by binoculars from Margate (Kent). (See ICOUK website for Safar 1446)"



United States


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very 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
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: " arrived at my sighting location at 8:15 pm EDT (apparent sunset: 8:17 pm and actual sunset: 8:21 pm).  The western horizon was partly cloudy and extremely hazy.  Soon, using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started looking for the crescent moon.  At 8:21 pm, I saw Venus and immediately after I saw the moon to its upper right.  Very soon, they were behind a piece of cloud.  At 8:32 pm, Venus appeared below the piece of cloud followed by the moon.  I could see them till they were covered by another piece of cloud again at 8:58 pm.  This time the cloud was extended mostly to the horizon.  During the 25 minutes I could clearly see the moon through the pair of binoculars, I attempted naked-eye sighting for a few times with no success.  Based on what I can see in the pictures I took, the horns were approximately at 2:30 and 6:30 O'clock (2:30;4:00;6:30).  I left the area at around 9:20 pm (moonset: 9:42 pm). "



Tue 06 August 2024



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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari said: "تم تصوير القمر ذات الخلفية الزرقاء بواسطة تلسكوب موجه وكاميرة كانون، وأما صورة القمر بالقرب من البرج فكانت من تلسكوب موجه وكاميرة جوال سامسونج، والصورتين من بعد غروب الشمس"



2 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging




The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries



Mon 05 August 2024


1 . Bahrain
2 . Kuwait
3 . Qatar
4 . Saudi Arabia


Tue 06 August 2024


1 . Algeria
2 . Egypt
3 . Indonesia
4 . Iran
5 . Jordan
6 . Oman
7 . Palestine
8 . United Arab Emirates
9 . United Kingdom


Wed 07 August 2024


1 . Bangladesh


Thu 05 September 2024


1 . Bangladesh


When to Observe Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 04 August 2024) at 11:13 UT.

Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 04 August 2024) and (Saturday 3 August 2024) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

 

 

Sunday 04 August 2024

 

 

 

Saturday 3 August 2024




Muharram Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results




Sat 03 August 2024



Algeria


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from برج عمر ادريس City in عين أميناس 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



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 partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Muharram 1446 AH was not seen on Saturday, Aug 03, 2024 from Assalaam Observatory, Indonesia. The sky was cloudy."



Jordan


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mooad Shaqour said: "تم بفضل الله رصد وتحري هلال محرم المتناقص للعام الهجري 1446 وذلك يوم السبت 28 محرم الموافق لـ3 آب 2024 ميلادي، ورصد الهلال وقمنا بتصويره بكاميرا نيكون p1000، وهو الهلال الأخير الذي يرى بالعين المجردة."



Palestine


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad from ديربلوط City in سلفيت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



Saudi Arabia


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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



United Arab Emirates


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 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 sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



Sun 04 August 2024



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 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



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