Visibility of Shawwal Crescent 1446 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 (Saturday 29 March 2025) at 10:58 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Saturday 29 March 2025) and (Sunday 30 March 2025) 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 Monday 31 March 2025 and in the Western Region will be on Sunday 30 March 2025. 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
Sat 29 March 2025
Albania
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ledjo Hyka from Tirane City in Albania 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
Mr. Ledjo Hyka said: "We were a lot of groups around the country and the sky was partly cloudy in some cities but no one sighted the moon. So 31 March is the first day of Shawwal in Albania for those who follow local moonsighting "
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abderrahmane Selka from تيميمون City in تيميمون 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
Dr. Abderrahmane Selka said: "بعد بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم تمت محاولة رؤية الهلال بكل الوسائل الممكنة سواءا بالكاميرا او بالتلسكوب او بالمنظار او بالعين المجردة ولم تتم رؤية الهلال في ولاية تيميمون بلدية تيميمون."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Amara GUERRAH from الرباح City in الوادي 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
Mr. Amara GUERRAH said: "الحمد لله على التمام وعلى الكمال . زيادة على معطياته الضعيفة وبسبب الغيوم المتراكمة تعذرت الرؤية "
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Yassine Haddadi said: "#رصد_هلال_شهـــــــر_شوال 1446هــ فلكيا2025 : #باعتماد معيار #أم_القرى ليلة الشك: يوم السبت 29 مارس 2025. الاقتران المركزي للقمر يوم السبت 29 مارس 2025 على 10 سا 58 د بتوقيت العالمي. #المعطيات_الفلكية : بالنسبة #للمملكة_العربية_السعودية : (مكة) (UTC+3) موعد غروب الشمس ليلة تحري : 18سا 35د موعد غروب القمر ليلة تحري: 18سا 42د مدة مكوث القمر : 08 دقيقة (فوق الحد الأدنى : 5دقائق) عمر الهلال : حوالي 04 سا 37د تقريبا. بالنسبة #للجزائر_ولاية_معسكر : مدينة الأمير عبد القادر (UTC+1) موعد غروب الشمس ليلة تحري : 19سا18د موعد غروب القمر ليلة تحري: 19سا 37د مدة مكوث القمر : 20 دقائق عمر الهلال : حوالي 07سا 20د تقريبا. #امكانية_رؤية_الهلال_من_عدمه : • رؤية الهلال غير ممكنة بالعين المجردة و غير ممكنة بالتلسكوب من أي مكان في العالم العربي الإسلامي ، نظرا لعدم إمكانية توفر الأرقام القياسية للرصد الفلكي. • أما بخصوص استخدام تقنية التصوير الفلكي الحديثة لرصد هلال شوال 1446 تكون في حالة صفاء التام للغلاف الجوي فقط و حسب معيار : "أم القرى" فلكيا يكون قد توفر شرطين أساسين و هما : حدوث الاقتران المركزي قبل غروب الشمس. و غروب القمر بعد غروب الشمس و عليه ، #فلكيا سيكون #يوم_الأحد_30_مارس2025 هو #أول أيام شهر شوال 1446 هـ ،أي يكون يوم الأحد أول أيام عيد الفطر المبارك. و في #انتظار_ترقب و الرصد الفلكي للهلال و الإعلان الرسمي من طرف #الهيئات_الرسمية عبر العالم العربي الإسلامي يوم السبت المقبل ان شاء الله فـــاللَّهُمَّ أهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ والإيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإسْلاَمِ، والتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا يُحبُّ ربُّنا ويَرْضَى. فـــاللَّهُمَّ تقبل منا و منكم صالح الأعمال."
4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Messaoud Kechida from ڤمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Messaoud Kechida said: "ككل شهر هجري يستطلع أعضاء النادي الفلكي الهلال حيث مساء السبت إختفى شعاع الشمس قبل 20 الى 25 دقيقة من موعد غروبها ثم إختفى تماما قرص الشمس قبل الغروب بحوالي 10 خلف الغبار الكثيف العالق فوق الأفق الغربي ب 10 ° تقريبا ولهذا تعذر رصد الهلال حتى وان كان في الامكان رصده "
5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yacine Hedjouli from بوسعادة City in المسيلة 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
Cameroon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdoul Karimi Fatihi from Douala City in Littoral 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
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from مصر City in مصر 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: "اليوم السبت 29 مارس 2025 (الموافق 28 رمضان 1446 هـ), الأفق الغربي صافٍ ولا يوجد أي أثر لهلال "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Hamed from صفط اللبن City in الجيزة 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
France
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel DZ from MULHOUSE City in Alsace 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
Indonesia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Shawal 1446 AH was not seen on Saturday, March 29, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory, The ASSALAAM Islamic Modern Boarding School at Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo (Surakarta) Central Java Indonesia. The sky was clear with partly cloudy. The new crescent was not sighted from all over.locations in Indonesia. Ramadhan will complete 30 days, and the 1st of Shawwal 1446 AH will start on Moonday, March 31, 2025."
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 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 Dr. Abdullah Kamil from الموصل City in نينوى State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Abdullah Kamil said: "تم تحري الهلال من قبل اللجنة المختصة في ديوان الوقف السني بواسطة العين المجردة والتلسكوب ولم يرى الهلال. "
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Ismail from بعلبك City in البقاع State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Musa Abedalgader from Shawa City in غدامس 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan from طرابلس City in المنطقة الغربية 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
Dr. abdelghani Ben saridan said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال في جميع المراصد التابعة لدار الإفتاء الليبية بجميع الوسائل مع صفاء الجو في مدن: طرابلس ـ زوارة ـ غريان ـ مسلاتة."
Oman
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mounir Challouf from شناص City in شمال الباطنة 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mundhir AlShibani from Muscat City in Wilayat Bosher State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
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 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. Anas Hammouri from القدس City in القدس 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASAN AHMED HASAN from جدة City in جدة 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. HASAN AHMED HASAN said: "لقد قمت الاستهلاك على رغم من معطياته ضعيف جدا وكما كان متوقع لم ارى هلال بسبب قربه من أفق ومن الشمس شئ لدي كان غير متوقع الاعلان رؤية هلال في حوطة سدير كيف تمكنوا من رؤية هلال و حالة جوي كان غائم عندهم و حالة جوي في جدة كان صافي حوطة سدير يقع في شرق و جدة تقع في غرب السعودية إذا اعتمدنا على رؤية هلال في شرق يجب رؤيته في غرب وليس عكس!"
Syria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Al Agha from حلب City in حلب 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. Abdullah Al Agha said: "تمّ تحرّي الهلال من على مئذنة جامع شهداء المشارقة في مدينة حلب، كان الأفق الغربي خالٍ من الغيوم ونسبة الصفاء جيّدة نوعاً ما ولم تتم رؤية الهلال."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon from معرة مصرين City in إدلب State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Anas Al_Rahmon said: "الافق الغربي لإدلب المدينة مغلق تماماً بالسحب "
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset . Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tugrul Cekirdek from Cumra City in Konya 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 Prof. Abdurrahman Guner from KISIRKAYA VILLAGE -SARIYER City in İSTANBUL 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from Dewsbury City in west yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "Western Horizon and Sky was full of clouds and it was very windy and cold. Crescent was not seen"
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 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. Qamar Uddin said: "It was totally cloudy in York today (29/3/2025) from before sunset, so the moon was not seen. Technically, it was not possible to be seen even if the skies were clear since we had seen the Partial Solar Eclipse earlier in the day, where we watched the New Moon Conjunction with our protected eyes."
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "The sky near the western horizon was mostly cloudy. According to various models, there was little chance of seeing the moon in our area, even with conventional telescopes and under excellent weather conditions. One wonders how it was possible to see a much younger crescent moon in West Asia. It’s even more concerning for other nations that believe such claims and follow them!"
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. from شبام City in حضرموت 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
Sun 30 March 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Yacine Hedjouli from بوسعادة City in المسيلة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yassine Haddadi from معسكر City in معسكر 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 seen by CCD Imaging
3 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Youcef Madi said: "بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم وصلاة و سلام على رسولنا الكريم اما بعد بتوفيق من الله لقد تم رؤية الهلال مساء اليوم بكاميرا ووجدنا بعض الصعوبة في رصده بالعين المجردة لانه لم تكن الحالة جوية صافية تماما فلذالك لم نتمكن من رصد بالعين وفي الاخير اهنئ جميع دول العالم الاسلامي بحلول عيد الفطر السعيد اعاده الله علينا وعليكم بالخير و اليمن والركات ونسال الله ان يتقبل منا و منكم الصيام والقيام و صالح و عيدكم مباركم سعيد وكل عام وانتم بالف خير. "
Azerbaijan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdullah Omar Azeri from Baku City in Absheron 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. Abdullah Omar Azeri said: "غروب الشمس: الساعة 19:05، وعمر الهلال: +26 ساعة و43 دقيقة. ومع ذلك، لم يكن الهلال مرئيًا في الساعات الأولى بعد غروب الشمس. لم أتمكن من رؤيته بالعين المجردة إلا حوالي الساعة 19:25. وهذا دليل على أنه البارحة لم يكن من الممكن رؤية الهلال لا بالعين المجردة، ولا بالتلسكوب، ولا بالكاميرات عالية الدقة. وفي النهاية، أسأل الله أن يتقبل صيام جميع المسلمين، وأهنئ من يحتفلون بالعيد اليوم، وكذلك من يحتفلون به غدًا. نسأل الله أن يتقبل منا ومنكم. Güneşin batma vakti : 19:05 , Hilalin ömrü : +26H 43M Buna rağmen güneşin battığı ilk saatlerde Hilal gözükmüyordu.Hilali çıplak gözle yalnız 19: 25 lerde göre bildim.Buda şuna kanıttır ki, dün hilali ne çıplak gözle nede teleskop ve cdd kamera ile görmek mümkün değildi.Sonuçta tüm müslümanlardan oruçlarını rabbimizden kabul etmesini diliyor , Bu gün bayram kutlayanlar ve yarın bayram kutlayanları tebrik ediyorum.Allah sizden de bizdende kabul etsin"
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
Bangladesh
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali from Dhaka City in Dhaka 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. Mir Muhammad Ahsan Ali said: " بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم والصلاة والسلام على رسوله الكريم ﷺ والحمد لله رب العالمين. Reporting Time: 19:30 GMT + 6:00 Dhaka, Bangladesh. By the will of Almighty Allah, the crescent of the month of Shaban has been seen from 6+ districts of Bangladesh. EID MUBARAK! A photo of the observation report is given below." "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. ABM Ruhul Hassan from Cox’sbazar City in Bangladesh State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Egypt
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman from مصر City in مصر 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
Eng. Khaled Abdelrahman said: "في يوم الأحد المُوافق ٢٠٢٥/٣/٣٠ - الموافق ٢٩ من رمضان ١٤٤٦ ه؛ تم استطلاع هلال أول شهر شوال وتمت رؤية هلال أول شهر شوال، وبناءً عليه فإن تمام شهر رمضان هو30 يوما، وأن بداية شهر شوال تكون يوم الإثنين المُوافق ٢٠٢٥/٣/٣١."
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from ابوكبير City in الشرقية State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The weather conditions were quite bad with cloud cover in several layers. I only could image the crescent in a short period of somewhat fewer clouds around local noon. As i had to work with a not well suited telescope the technical quality was quite bad. But still, i could observe it on this day."
India
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohd Adnan from New Delhi City in Delhi 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
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 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
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 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
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The new crescent of Shawal 1446 AH was not photographed on Sunday, March 30, 2025 from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Pabelan Kartasura Sukoharjo Central Java Indonesia. The sky was very hazy and partly cloudy. Thanks for my students and my friends from senior CASA's Exponent of Assalaam Modern Boarding School. Eid Mubarok for all Moslem in the world. Barokallaah fiikum."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Hossein Ebrahimpour from Langrood City in Gilan 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
3 . 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: Sunday, 03/30/2025 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: 18:12 Results: Moon crescent was seen by 15*70 binoculars by Reza Janghorbani at 18:20, for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by binoculars subsequently. Moon crescent was seen by naked eye by Reza Janghorbani at 18:21 for the first time. Other group members observed crescent by naked eye subsequently. Observers: 1.Dr.Ali Akbar Taki 2.Eng.Mahdi Hariri 3.Eng.Asadolah Khodaamian 4.Eng.Javad Amiri 5.Eng.Majid Zare 6.Ahmad Rahmati 7.Amir Hossein Amiri 8.Ahmad Reza Amiri 9.Meysam Salek 10.Reza Heydarpoor 11.Mojtaba Heydarpoor 12.Reza Javeri 13.Esmaeel Javeri 14.Sepehr Hafar 15.Daryush Janghorbani 16.Reza Janghorbani 17.Ali Janghorbani 18.Hossein Janghorbani 19.Zohreh Karimpoor 20.Masoomeh Hafar 21.Ziba Hafar 22.Sara Hafar 23.Maryam Shahcheraghi 24.Shahnaz Same 25.Fatemeh Ansari 26.Shideh Pooya 27.Elisa Khodaamian 28.Leyla Ghobadi 29.Narjes Zare 30.Najmeh Javeri 31.Mahboobeh Azadi 32.Zeynab Heydarpoor 33.Zahra Heydarpoor 34.Zeynab Salek 35. Be Yade Shadravan Banoo Zahra Fallahi "
Jordan
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Dr. Anas Sawallha from اربد City in اربد 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from الزرقاء City in الزرقاء State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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 تصوير هلال شهر شوال 1446 ورصده من محافظة الزرقاء منطقة بيرين. معاذ شقّور"
Kuwait
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Yaser Mullayousef from الكويت City in الكويت State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Lebanon
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Ismail from بعلبك City in البقاع 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Salem Sahid from طرابلس City in طرابلس 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. Salem Sahid said: "تمت رؤية الهلال وكان واضح جدا . حيث السماء كانت صافية اثناء التحري واثناء الرؤية "
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Musa Abedalgader from Shawa الشعواء City in غدامس 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
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunset .Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from 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
Maldives
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. M. Al-Majari from Mathiveri City in Alif 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
Mauritius
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hamade Aubdoollah from Port Louis City in Port Louis 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. Hamade Aubdoollah said: "Bad weather conditions throughout the country "
Morocco
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohamed Hsini from الرباط City in تمارة 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 Mr. Walid Jadar from تاوريرت City in تاوريرت 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Soufiane Assouli from الدار البيضاء City in الدار البيضاء 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
Netherlands
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mrs. Shahd Towfiq from Rotterdam City in Zuid Holland 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
Mrs. Shahd Towfiq said: "Eid Mubarak from the Netherlands!"
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 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: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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 Eng. Ahmed El Morsy from الظهران City in الشرقيه 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
3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. HASAN AHMED HASAN from جدة City in جدة 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. HASAN AHMED HASAN said: "حاولت الاستهلال اليوم حيث كان معطياته كافي لرؤيته حالة غيوم كانت صافي لكن حالة جوي كانت ضباب ولهذا سبب لم أرى هلال"
Sri Lanka
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Muhammed Shafraz Macksood from Colombo 3 City in Western Province 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Turkey
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tugrul Cekirdek from Cumra City in Konya 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . 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
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Sat 29 March 2025
1 . Azerbaijan
Sun 30 March 2025
1 . Bahrain
2 . Djibouti
3 . France
4 . Kuwait
5 . Lebanon
6 . Nigeria
7 . Palestine
8 . Qatar
9 . Saudi Arabia
10 . Somalia
11 . Sudan
12 . Turkey
13 . United Arab Emirates
14 . Yemen
Mon 31 March 2025
1 . Algeria
2 . Bangladesh
3 . Brunei Darussalam (التحري يوم الأحد)
4 . Cameroon
5 . Egypt
6 . India (التحري يوم الأحد)
7 . Indonesia
8 . Iran
9 . Iraq
10 . Jordan
11 . Libya
12 . Malaysia (التحري يوم الأحد)
13 . Morocco
14 . Netherlands
15 . Oman
16 . Pakistan (التحري يوم الأحد)
17 . Syria
18 . Tunisia
19 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Saturday 29 March 2025) at 10:58 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Saturday 29 March 2025) and (Friday 28 March 2025) 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
Fri 28 March 2025
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 seen by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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: "تمت و الحمد لله رؤية هلال الثامن و العشرين من رمضان 1446 "
Bahrain
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. 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 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
Germany
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Mr. Hüseyin Sentürk from Viernheim City in Hessen 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
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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "The old crescent of Ramadhan 1446 AH was sighted from Assalaam Observatory on Friday, March 28, 2025. The moon was photographed by mrs. Mila Rosyita NA after Shubuh prayer by gadget SGS22Ultra."
Iran
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from مهریز City in یزد 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
Libya
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Musa Abedalgader from Shawa City in غدامس State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. mustafa ALWUHEESHI from الاصابعة City in جبل نفوسة 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
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from عسير City in أبها 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
United Arab Emirates
1 . Time of observation: After sunrise.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
2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, 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. Abdulrahman Albastaki 1441 said: "بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ، أما بعد ،، لقد تمت رؤية الهلال فجر الجمعة ٢٨ رمضان ١٤٤٦ هـ من مدينة دبي في تمام الساعة ٥:٤٩ص و كان إرتفاع الهلال أربعة درجات و إستطالته ١٨د. و الحمدلله رب العالمين."
3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Tameem Al-Tameemi from دبي City in دبي State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. Tameem Al-Tameemi said: "شاهدت الهلال بالعين المجردة بعد صلاة الفجر وكان على ارتفاع ٣ درجات تقريباً ولمدة 10 دقائق ثم اختفى بسبب قرب وقت شروق الشمس ووجود السحب العالية."
4 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Belal Alshammaa from دبي City in دبي 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Ayyub Patel from Dewsbury City in west yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Ayyub Patel said: "the eastern north eastern horizon and sky was totally cloudy"
Yemen
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. from جعيمة City in حضرموت 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
Sat 29 March 2025
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 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. Mahmoud Abdul-Jawad said: "كان الجو ماطرا"
