Visibility of Shawwal Crescent 1444 AH
- When to Observe Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 20 April 2023) at 04:12 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Thursday 20 April 2023) and (Friday 21 April 2023) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-
- It is impossible to see the crescent from the areas located under the red color. Because either the Moon on this day sets before the Sunset and/or the topocentric conjunction occurs after the Sunset.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid only from the areas located under the blue color.
- The crescent is expected to be seen by optical aid from the areas located under the magenta color. In these areas the crescent could be seen by naked eye if the atmospheric conditions are superb and the observer is experienced.
- The crescent is expected to be easily visible by naked eye from the areas located under the green color.
- The crescent cannot be seen from uncolored areas, even though the Moon sets in these locations after the Sunset and the topocentric conjunction occurs before the Sunset, but the Moon is not sufficiently illuminated in order to be seen as crescent even by optical aid.
- Kindly notice that the below graph shows the possibility of seeing the crescent from areas between 60 degrees north of Equator down to 60 degrees south of Equator.
According to the Universal Hejric Calendar (UHC), which is based on the calculated crescent visibility, the start of this month in the Eastern Region will be on Friday 21 April 2023 and in the Western Region will be on Friday 21 April 2023. 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.
Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Thu 20 April 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Youcef Madi from مغنية City in تلمسان 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune from انتيسا - بني يزجن City in غرداية 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. Banouh Nouh Mefnoune said: "السلام عليكم، تخافت ضوء الشمس إلى أن أصبحت لا ترى خلف ضباب وغبار كثيف عمّ الأفق وكان ذلك حوالي ربع ساعة قبل موعد غروبها المتوقع وكانت حينها مرتفعة بحوالي أربع درجات تقريبا عن الأفق الغربي وتمكنا قبل ذلك من رؤية ما بدا لنا كلطخة شمسية داكنة أسفل يمين القرص. ولم نتمكن من رؤية الهلال."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة State mentioned that the sky was 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. Boubakur salem Menaceri said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال ربما لأن وضعيته لا توافق المعايير المشروطة لرؤيته "
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Cherrad from عين فكرون City in أم البواقي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
5 . 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 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 Alhabib Janahani said: "منطقة الوادي غيوم وغبار ورياح والرؤية مستحيلة نظرا لحالة الطقس"
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Youcef Madi from مغنية City in تلمسان 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. Youcef Madi said: "قمنا بتحري الهلال بعد غروب شمس يوم 29 من رمضان الى وأنه لم نوفق في رصده وكل عام وانتم بالف و تقبل منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال "
7 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from سطيف City in سطيف 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
8 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Younes Rakour from باتنة City in باتنة 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rami El Sahmarani from Sydney City in NSW 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. Rami El Sahmarani said: "الحمد لله رب العالمين وأفضل الصلاة وأتم التسليم على نبينا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين وبعد..لقد حاولت الاستهلال بعد مغرب اليوم الخميس ولكن لم ير الهلال بسبب كثافة الغيوم الماطرة"
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "I had nine guests from local muslim communities at the public observatory this evening. We discussed options for joint activities and observations. Sadly, the weather did not cooperate and was totally cloudy in a wide area, so there was no chance to see anything today."
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasnain Jassani from Mumbai City in MAHARASHTRA 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
Mr. Hasnain Jassani said: "Cresent was not enough old to be seen."
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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: "On April 20, 2023, Assalaam observatory at the Islamic Boarding School of Assalaam (Sukoharjo, Central Java, Indonesia) organized crescent observation (ru'ya hilaal) for determining the beginning of Shawwal 1444 AH. The observation team was led by the head of the observatory, Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi. The team member list is Mr. Purnomo, Mr. Taufiq, Mrs. Ratna and Mr. Faizal, Mr. Zacky. Several invited guests also attended the events including reporters from media, alumni and guardian of Assalaam students. The crescent was not sighted due to low altitude of hilal and the complete cloud covers in the western sky at Surakarta City. According to the neo-MABIMS criterion the Itsbat Council by Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia declared that the 1st of Shawwal 1444 AH in Indonesia will start on Saturday, 22nd of April 2023.""
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Today is a special even, the new crescent od Shawal 1444 AH was photograped. The partial solar eclipse was seen from Assalaam Observatory on Thursday, April 20, 2023."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. ِِِArwinjuli from Medan City in North Sumatera State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "medan night cloudy, even sunshine doesnt seen."
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 Shawwal Crescent Observation Report: The Astronomy and Geophysics Center of Shahreza – The Crescent Association of Shahreza Report by: Hossein Janghorbani (NajmoSepehr-Sadrolmonajjemin) – Manager of Shahreza Crescent Association and Red Crescent’s Astronomy and Geophysics Center Date: Thursday , 04/20/2023 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 20*90 binoculars, One compass. Atmospheric condition: clear Horizon obstacles: about 2° Apparent Sunset: 18:28 Results: Moon crescent was not seen by binocular. Observers: 1.Reza Janghorbani 2.Ali Janghorbani 3.Hossein Janghorbani 4.Beh Yade Shadravan banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives from baghdad City in حسينية الراشدية 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. Ibrahem Abdulkareem Dives said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، لقد قمنا بمحاولة تصوير هلال شهر شوال يوم الخميس مع مجموعة من الآخوة لكن الهلال لم تتم رؤيته لان كل معايير تصويره هي غير موجودة، ولا اعرف كيف تم الإعلان في العراق والدول الآخرى ان يوم الجمعة هو شهر شوال وهنا تقرير بسيط قمت به لتوضيح اسباب عدم إمكانية رؤية الهلال: https://andromedaaat.wixsite.com/my-site/post/%D8%B9%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D8%B7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D8%A7-%D8%A8%D9%8A%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D9%85%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B3%D8%A8%D8%AA شكراً..."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdullah Kamil from بغداد City in بغداد 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mustafa Alarbash from البصرة City in البصرة 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
Kenya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Alhaidary from مالندي City in Kilifi 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ali Alhaidary said: "أعلن مفتي كينيا أن الهلال لم يُشاهد وأن السبت هو العيد ، على الرغم من أن حكومة كينيا قد أعلنت عن عطلة رسمية يوم غد الجمعة 22 أبريل 2023"
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Ismail from بعلبك City in البقاع 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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
Mr. Salem Sahid said: "الجو كان مغيم وبه أتربة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابلس City in المدينة 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from telok kemang observatory 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 not seen by CCD Imaging
Mauritania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammadi Dahhan from نواكشوط City in عرفات 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
Mauritius
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not 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 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. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane said: "اجمع الراصدون في المغرب من الناظور الى الداخلة على عدم ثبوت رؤية الهلال "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou from بوجدور City in العيون 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohamed Hsini from تمارة / الرباط City in تمارة 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
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdelhadi Akarandou from الداخلة City in وادي الذهب 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
5 . 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 مساء الخميس 29 رمضان 1444 هـ الموافق لـ 20 أبريل 2023 قمت بمحاولة رصد هلال شهر شوال 1444 هـ رغم صفاء الجو لم يرى الهلال لا بالعين المجردة ولا بعدسات الكاميرا ولم يرصد من كامل مناطق المغرب وعليه ففاتح شهر شوال 1444هـ وفق الإعلان الرسمي هو يوم السبت 22 أبريل 2023"
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from تطوان City in تطوان 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
7 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from مراكش City in مراكش 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: "أعلنت وزارة الأوقاف عن عدم ثبوته ثبوتا شعريا كما أكد ذلك كل الراصدين اللفكيين الهوات من منطاق مختلفة من المغرب حتى المناطق في الصحراء المغرب المتقدمة غربا عن الشمال."
8 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amine Khouya from أرفود City in جهة درعا تافيلالت 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
9 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Bendahhou from بوجدور City in العيون 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
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Muscat City in Wilayat Bosher 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
Eng. Mundhir AlShibani said: "Crescent Visibility Result for Shawwal 1444 (Thursday 20th April 2023) (29th Ramadan 1444); The observation took place in Muscat. I was not able to sight by Binoculars or telescope. The Sunset occurred behind the clouds way before the true horizon @18:19 UTC+4.. The Observation started before Sunset until the last moment after the sunset and Moonset at 18:50 UTC+4 "
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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. 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 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. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from sewerqia City in Medina 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Turki Alamri said: "Itracked the sun thurought the imging system for 10 minutes until sun set and could not see the new crescent in the field of view . inspite of taking a look at the images i took i could not find any sign of the crescent AOD 1.2"
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from سلقين City in إدلب 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
Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "تشير البيانات الفلكية إلى أن ارتفاع الهلال لحظة الغروب كان 4.5° و عند سمت 283° عندما غابت الشمس بسمت 285°"
Tanzania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hamza Wazir from Zanzibar Urban West City in Urban West 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. Hamza Wazir said: "There is no place on the island of Zanzibar where the moon has been sighted. The entire island was hazy. The Mufty office has reported that the moon was not seen, and that Ramadan will conclude in 30 days this year, 1444 AH, and that Saturday, April 22, will be the first day of Shawal. Hamza Z. Rijal"
Tunisia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mounir Challouf from بن قردان City in مدنين 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. Naser Barbourah from المهدية City in المهدية 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
Mr. Naser Barbourah said: "لم اتمكن من رصد هلال شوال 1444 لكثافة السحب بالافق الغربي"
3 . 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 seen 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. 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: "السماء كانت غائمة تماما وحتى لو كانت صافية تماما فعلميا الهلال يستحيل رؤيته في كل الدول العربية والإسلامية الرؤية الشرعية ( بالعين المجردة ) وحتى بالتلسكوب لا يمكن . وأكبر مصيبة في الأمة في عصرنا أنهم يصومون ويفطرون من غير إمكانية رؤية الهلال لا واقعا ولا حكما . يجب أن تفصلوا بين المعيار الشرعي لرؤية الهلال الذي هو من بيان الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم وبين معايير الفلكيين التي تختلف كل الاختلاف مع المعيار الشرعي انظروا التقارير والتبيين الشرعي على صفحة رصد الهلال : https://www.facebook.com/158446997584643/photos/a.2380887442007243/3951345768294728/ "
5 . 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 seen 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 Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from نزوى City in دبي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from دبي City in دبي 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Llandudno City in North Wales 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "On 20 April 2023, I travelled to North Wales so that I could ensure an absolutely clear sky till the moon set time. Luckily it turned out to be exactly as the forecast had said. I saw the tip of the sun going below the horizon as seen in the picture. After the sunset, there was not a single patch of cloud on the western horizon. Observation Location: North Wales; Sunset: 20:28 & Moonset: 21:12; NOT SIGHTED by Naked Eyes; NOT SIGHTED with Binoculars; NOT SIGHTED with Telescope; NOT SIGHTED with Astro Camera;"
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in AZ 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "Just got back from seeing the new moon crescent. I set my scope to the moon's location at 1910 and easily saw it through the C-8. Two minutes later I could make it out through the 7x50 finder. I may have seen it with my naked eye, but only because I knew exactly where to look. If I didn't know its precise location, then I would not have claimed seeing the crescent. There were thin clouds along the horizon but I followed the moon down to when it set at 1948 behind some buildings. "
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 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: "We arrived at our sighting location at about 7:35 pm EDT (sunset: 7:57 pm). The western horizon was partly cloudy and very hazy. Using a pair of binoculars (10X50), I started looking for the crescent. My first binocular sighting was with a 7X50 pair of binoculars at around 8:36 pm. My friend also could see the moon using the other pair of binoculars; while we could follow it for about 6 minutes, we were unable to see it with naked eye with our brief attempts. The crescent was very thin and just coming out of a thick band of clouds and close to set behind distant mountains. This piece of cloud hindered our efforts to sight the crescent earlier. The binocular sighting continued till the moon set behind the mountains at 8:42 pm (actual moonset: 8:47 pm). Unfortunately, I did not attempt determination of the horns directions! The attached picture show the sky condition in the western horizon."
3 . 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 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Fri 21 April 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Cherrad from عين فكرون City in ام البواقي 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 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: "#رصد هلال شهـــــــر شوال 1444 هــ فلكيا 2023 :
ليلة الشك: يوم الخميس 20 أفريل 2023 مـ
الاقتران المركزي للقمر يوم الخميس 20 أفريل 2023 على 04سا 12د بالتوقيت العالمي .
• رؤية الهلال غير ممكنة #بالعين_المجردة من أي مكان في العالم العربي الإسلامي.
• بخصوص غرب إفريقيا في ليبيا ، تونس ، الجزائــــر و المغرب ، فرؤية الهلال فهي #ممكنة باستخدام #التلسكوب و أيضا باستخدام #تقنية_التصوير_الفلكي في حالة الصفاء التام للغلاف الجوي فقط.
#في ليلة الشك بالجزائـــــر : مدينة معسكر
عمر الهلال : حوالي بالتقريب 13سا 39 د
غروب الشمس : 19سا39 د
غروب القمر: 20سا 11د
مدة المكث: 32 دقيقة من غروب الشمس
وعليه فلكيا سيكون يوم الجمعة 21 أفريل 2023 هو أول أيام شهر شوال 1444 هـ ، في انتظار ترقب و الرصد الفلكي للهلال و الإعلان الرسمي من طرف الهيئات الرسمية عبر العالم العربي الإسلامي ان شاء الله؛ فـــاللَّهُمَّ تقبل منا و منكم صالح الأعمال . عيدكم مبارك
#ياسين_حدادي #عضو_مركز_الفلكي_الدولي
#عضو_المشروع_الإسلامي_لرصد_الأهلة
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3 . 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: "بسم الله والصلاة والسلام على نبيه الكريم... تم رصد هلال شهر شوال 1444 هـ للمرة الأولى اليوم ... كما لا يفوت تذكيركم ان امس كانت الرؤية غير ممكنة لقرب القمر من الشمس ..."
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Rida Rizqi from الكويف City in تبسة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة 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. Boubakur salem Menaceri said: "الحالة الجوية كانت لا تسمح برؤيته من مدينة ورقلة ذكر آخرين أنه تمت رؤيته بالعين المجردة في مدن أخرى من الوطن عيدكم مبارك وكل عام وأنتم بألف خير"
6 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Youcef Madi from مغنية City in تلمسان 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
Australia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Mareeba City in QLD State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mrs. Ghassaq Zikrait from السنابس City in العاصمة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
3 . 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: "قمر شهر شوال المبارك لهذا العام 1444 هجري من أفق مملكة البحرين في صباح هذا اليوم الجمعة 21 إبريل 2023 في تمام الساعة (07:49) صباحا"
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 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from القاهرة City in القاهرة 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "With blue skies and a wide crescent we tried to observe the crescent before sunset. The camera system helped to bring the crescent into the center of the field. I could see the crescent clear enough at 20x magnification using a simple red filter to block some of the scattered blue light. My 10 year old son could also see the crescent in the telescope and correctly gave the direction of the crescent horns as seen in the telescope (which used a right angle prism, so it was different from what a layperson might expect). We hope to get a nice naked eye view after sunset."
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasnain Jassani from Mumbai City in MAHARASHTRA 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. Hasnain Jassani said: "Sorry for late submission. Was down with Bad Health. Photo taken by my four years old son. By looking at the moon and the time of moonset it was not looking the moon of 29th rather it was 30th. India has erred in sighting the cresent of the month of Ramadan. As the whole world was ahead except India for the month of Ramadan. Eid Mubarak."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ghulam Rabbani from Poonch City in Jammu and Kashmir 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. ِِِArwinjuli said: "Crescent Seen from Medan, it was in short duration but multiple times before going into thick cloud."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After 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 Shawwal 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, 04/21/2023 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: 18:28 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Roya Ghermezi at 18:37, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Hossein Janghorbani at 18:38 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1- Shahnaz Same 2- Zohreh Karimpoor 3- Nahid Saraee 4- Roya Ghermezi 5- Zibakhanom Ghermezi 6- Bahar Eslami 7- Soheila Eslami 8- Reyhaneh Dadvand 9- Narges Zare 10- Hamideh Rahmati 11-Raha Azimi 12-Eng. Akbar Azimi 13- Kasra Salek 14- Nazanin Piroozmandan 15- Zeynab Piroozmandan 16- Milad Eslami 17- Ahmad Rahmati 18- Majid Zare 19- Sayad Reza Moosavi 20- Abolfazl Dadkhah 21- Mostafa Shoja 22- Nafas Shoja 23- Eng. Javad Amiri 24- Fatemeh Ansari 25- Mehdi Jambakhsh 26-Mohadaseh Alinezhad 27-Mohammad Sahbaee 28- Mahtab Rezaee 29- Mersana Sahbaee 30-Daryoosh Janghorbani 31-Ali Janghorbani 32-Hossein Janghorbani 33- be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi from مدينة الصدر City in بغداد State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hasan Al Saaedi said: "تمت رؤية هلال شهر شوال في افق مدينة بغداد بعد غروب الشمس بالعين المجردة والتلسكوب ايضا اذ كان الهلال مرتفعا واضحا للعيان تم التقاط الصورة في الساعة ال 7:03 ارتفاع الهلال لحظة التقاط الصورة 11 درجة و20 دقيقة اضاءة الهلال لحضة الالتقاط 2.4% الاستطالة لحظة التصوير 17درجة و53دقيقة تمت بعض التعديلات الطفيفة على الصورة لغرض الجودة كل عام وانتم بالف خير "
2 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from شط العرب City in البصرة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mustapha Albasri said: "تمت اول رؤية للهلال لحظة مغيب الشمس عند 05:20 وتم تصوير الهلال حينها وتم تصوير في افضل لحظة عند السابعة "
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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. Salem Sahid said: "ايضا تمت رؤية الهلال في منطقة مسلاته - منطقة الخمري 120 كم جنوب شرق طرابلس . من طرف كل من : 1 . عبدالله ابوقرين 2. محمد ابوقرين 3 . عبدو ابوقرين "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hatim El Harrak from طنجة City in طنجة 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hatim El Harrak said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم مساء اليوم تم رؤية هلال شهر شوال 1444 هـ من مدينة طنجة "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from المحمدية City in سيدي موسى بن علي 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. Soufiane Assouli said: "عند مغرب شمس يوم الخميس 29 رمضان 1444ه الموافق ل 20 أبريل 2023، كان عمر الهلال حوالي 15 ساعة فقط. و بالاعتماد لمعيار عودة فإن في هذه الفترة من الزمان و المكان (المغرب) كانت الرؤية ممكنة فقط باستخدام التيلسكوب. لذلك وجب انتظار 24 ساعة، حتى غروب شمس 30 رمضان الموافق ل 21 أبريل. حينئذ أصبح عمر الهلال حوالي 39 ساعة. لذلك قد يتعحب بعض الناس من المغرب عن سمكه الكبير و مكثه الطويل و ارتفاعه في السماء. لكن الأمر عادي جدا فالمغرب يعتمد الرؤية بالعين المجدرة و وجب الانتظار لليوم الموالي حتى تتحقق معايير هذه الرؤية. سفيان عسولي. المغرب."
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from مراكش City in مراكش 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
Nepal
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Aamir from Kathmandu City in Bagmati 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. Mohammad Aamir said: "The horizon was cloudy. ButIt seemed impossible to see the crescent from my area, but just before it went behind the mountain it was seen by the naked eyes. "
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Muscat City in Wilayat Bosher State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salman Alfarsi from مصيره City in جنوب الشرقية 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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. Anas Hammouri said: "تم بحمد الله وفضله رؤية هلال شهر شوال مساء اليوم الجمعة 21 ابريل / نيسان 2023 في مدينة القدس بالعين المجردة، السماء كانت غائمة جزئياً وخاصة في الأفق الغربي وبالرغم من ذلك أستطعت رؤية الهلال من بين الغيوم لدقائق معدودة وتصويره عبر الهاتف. الصور ليست واضحة جداً بسبب الغيوم. "
2 . 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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Omar AlHaidari from جدة City in مكة المكرمة 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 Eng. Omar AlHaidari from جدة City in مكة المكرمة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Turki Alamri from sewerqia City in Medina 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen 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 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. Naser Barbourah said: "نعم لقد تمت رؤية هلال شهر شوال 1444 بالعبن المجردة بسهولة و هءا دليل قاطع ان الحسابات الفلكيةو معيار عودة في منتهى الدقة حجم وارتفاع و اضاءة الهلال لن يكون هلال 30 يوما"
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from دبي 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
Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki said: "بدأت بتحري الهلال بعدما غابت الشمس الساعة 18:44 بتوقيت دبي ، و حينها رأيت الهلال بنفس الوقت و هو على إرتفاع +16 و سمته 283+و راقبت الهلال حتى الساعة 19:51 و ارتفاعه +2 . هذا والحمدلله رب العالمين "
2 . 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
3 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Ibrahim Ghneimat from عجمان City in عجمان 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. Ibrahim Ghneimat said: "هلال شهر شوال 1444 هجري من مدينة عجمان، صباح هذا اليوم الجمعة 21 إبريل 2023 في تمام الساعة (09:50) صباحا .. الاستطالة 14 درجة"
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Bolton City in Greater Manchester 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "It was seen by naked eye. "
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 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. Mohammad Baig said: "Moon very thin at first sight but clearly visible after about 15 minutes from first sight"
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Fri 21 April 2023
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Cote dIvoire
4 . Egypt
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Lebanon
9 . Mali
10 . Mauritania
11 . Niger
12 . Nigeria
13 . Palestine
14 . Qatar
15 . Saudi Arabia
16 . Somalia
17 . Sudan
18 . Syria
19 . Tunisia
20 . Turkey
21 . United Arab Emirates
22 . Yemen
Sat 22 April 2023
1 . Bangladesh
2 . Brunei Darussalam
3 . India
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iran
6 . Libya
7 . Malaysia
8 . Morocco
9 . Oman
10 . Pakistan
11 . Senegal
12 . Tanzania
When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Thursday 20 April 2023) at 04:12 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Thursday 20 April 2023) and (Wedensday 19 April 2023) 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.
Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Tue 18 April 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Boubakur salem Menaceri from عجاجة City in ورقلة 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. Boubakur salem Menaceri said: "مع العلم أنه قد تمت رؤيته يوم الإثنين 17 أفريل مع الساعة الخامسة والنصف فجرا بالتوقيت المحلي بالعين المجردة وكان نحيل نوعا ما ولم تتم رؤيته في اليوم الموالي"
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from شط العرب City in البصرة 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
Mr. Mustapha Albasri said: "تم رصد هلال في الساعة 04:34 فجرا"
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم بعد الفجر اليوم وقبيل شروق الشمس تم رصد هلال آخر شهر رمضان المبارك "
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 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Ibrahim from جده City in جده 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdel Rahman Al-Bastaki from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Wed 19 April 2023
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Ahmed Esawy from طنطا City in الغربية 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
Iraq
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mustapha Albasri from شط العرب City in البصرة 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
Mr. Mustapha Albasri said: "تمت محاولة رصد الهلال قبل شروق الشمس في الساعة 05:02 حيث يكون ارتفاع الهلال درجتان و٨٠٠ وبزاوية ٨٦ ولم تتحقق الرؤيا بالعين المجردة. ولا نبحث عنه بالاحهزة"
Palestine
1 . Time of observation: After 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. Mohammad Ibrahim from جده City in جده 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 seen by CCD Imaging
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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
