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When to Observe Shawwal Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 06 August 2013) at 21:51 UT.

Sighting the new crescent on (Tuesday 06 August 2013) and (Wednesday 07 August 2013) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

Tuesday 06 August 2013

Wednesday 07 August 2013

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 Thursday 08 August 2013 and in the Western Region will be on Thursday 08 August 2013. 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




Wed 07 August 2013



Algeria


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih from BARIKA City in BATNA State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih said: "في يوم 07/08/2013 الموافق 29 رمضان 1434 حاولت رصد هلال الليلة الأولى من شوال ولكن لم أره وكان هناك غيم يرتفع مقدار أربع درجات قرأيت غروب الشمس خلف الأفق المنبسط."



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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



Australia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Afroz Ali from Sydney City in NSW 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



Brunei Darussalam


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Brunei 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. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad said: "Muslims in Brunei will begin the celebration of -Al-Fitri on Friday, as the Syawal moon was not sighted at all the four assigned places in the Sultanate this evening. Therefore, the first day of Syawal will be on August 09.

Bukit Shahbandar in Jerudong, Bukit Ambok and Padang Tembak Bukit Agok in Tutong and Bukit Lumut in Belait were the areas designated for the rukyah.

The Brunei Darussalam Syariah Court by consent of His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khari Waddien, the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, Yang Berhormat Yang Di-Pertua of the Islamic Religious Council informs the public announced this official result of moon sighting through Radio, Television and the media."



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Mohammed Hussain Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Brunei State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Mohammed Hussain   Ahmad said: "The new moon was not sighted from Brunei (4° 55′ North and 114° 55′ East) on the evening of Wednesday, 07 August 2013. This was officially announced through the National TV and Radio stations. Therefore, tomorrow, Thursday, 08 August 2013 is the completion of 30 days for the month of Ramadan in Brunei. Hence, the 1st of Shawwal 1434 will commence on Friday, 09 August 2013. 

I would like to take this opportunity to wish Muslims across the world a happy Eid Mubarak.
"



Germany


1 . Time of observation: After 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 was extremely bad throughout the day with layers of clouds and white skies from high humidity. I waited for several hours for a gap in the clouds to appear and even that gaps only lasted for a few minutes. As there was no chance of visual observation of the daytime crescent under these conditions i could only observe the crescent with the imaging system and even that was a struggle. 

Note from ICOP management: This crescent was not seen after sunset. It was seen at daytime."



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Usman Dukku from Marburg City in Hessen State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



Indonesia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: 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 seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "On Wednesday, 7th August 2013; the new Crescent of Syawwal 1434 AH was SEEN by CCD (approx 1 hour 13 minutes) before sunset) from my location, at Assalaam Observatory - Surakarta - Centra Java - Indonesia. 

Ied Mubarok... Allahu Akbar Walillah al-hamd :-).

Note from ICOP management: This crescent was not seen after sunset. It was seen at daytime. "



Iran


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Siraji from North Tehran,Dizin City in Tehran 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ali Siraji said: "Given the success that resembles a crescent moon of Ramadan Rvzgahy dinner and then decided to Tjhyzkrdn group was high time, the moon will look more carefully. So Hmgahngy and assistance with my good friend and Mr. Mohsen Fesharaki patience Asthlal Committee Head of the Armed Forces Geographical filters and cables necessary funds to purchase before the day was done.catch.
So I had to get off the telescope until the battery is charging. This time I decided to Stary Night software installed on the system's Ahmdkhany I like the crescent of Ramadan is once again in trouble, do not connect the cable to the telescope. Mr. Ghazi Mir Saeed to Rsdgah arrived about 12 pm and we decided to start working. First, the 3-star Elaine tried to steer the telescope Hndkntrlr. But Venus was not found in Fayndr. Again, we tried to find the theodolite Z. Again, this was not possible due to the high altitude. Ultimately, the only way to connect and navigate through the software we saw Stary Night. By following the instructions, but my brother Abraham, Mr. Ahmdkhany solve the problem of identifying outliers and finally telescope with a cry of joy and excitement was guided by the application. Telescope toward the sun and then we went to Venus sign. Elaine was an accurate telescope and saw a constant error of 0.5 degrees. Jupiter also found but could not move the tube to achieve the desired accuracy. Telescope again, this time with much more accurate GPS time was Elaine.
After setting the exact focus and similarities eyes went to the moon. In the meantime, Mr. Esfahanian Kebria Institute Qom were added to our collection. Mr. Ghazi Mir Saeed and some very minor Haj Esfahani Ahmdkhany's focus was different with my eyes. Mr. Ghazi Mir Saeed and then we went to the moon when I tried to pull the blanket over our heads to find crescent. I have the 2 inch polarized filter with variable dark, but the light still had to use the image was too much. I decided to try the glasses, the picture was much better. Finally, Mr. Ghazi Mir Saeed, who also used the purple glasses, tried to test this method.have seen the crescent. He is the Mr. Ahmdkhany at 17:30 and at 17:35 I saw the crescent. If we set the angle of the telescope at 9 o'clock hour, the crescent was about 4 to 6 hours. Of course I saw the crescent Mr. Ahmdkhany about 50 to 53 degrees. Esfahani Haj together with the eye 28 times and even their own telescope eyepiece 25mm eyepiece filter Plvsl with filtered gray could not see the crescent, but was not so sure. At 17:55, 18:10 and 18:15, two-time Mr. Mir Saeed again, I could see the crescent. And then they saw the crescent Haj Esfahanian about 18:30. It was read by Mr. Mir Saeed once at 18:45 and took Mr. Ahmdkhany.
I already had a telephone conversation with Staff Asthlal report. But what is most interesting to me is that when my conversation was interrupted by another call from headquarters Asthlal Mvhdnzhad Haj was taken. Even with Mr. Ahmdkhany no mention was made. However, this observation was important, and the staff was Asthlal expect more.
Sighting two days was very valuable achievement.Geographical and even with all the terms of an instrument is obtained. I hope these two observations in ruckus Ydftr not declared and its value is more than the eye.

Comment from ICOP Management. This crescent was seen by telescope before Sunset."



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami from Ardakan City in Yazd 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami said: "I saw the crescent at 15:35 and 17:10 in daylight time by 8" telescope.

Note from ICOP management: This crescent was not seen after sunset. It was only seen at daytime."



Jordan


1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Amman City in Amman 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. Mohammad Odeh said: "We started our observation at 10AM, the crescent was easily visible by CCD imaging at daytime. We kept seeing and tracking the crescent till about 45 minutes before moonset, after that time the crescent was no longer visible and we couldn't see it after sunset even by CCD imaging."



Kuwait


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi from الكويت City in العاصمة State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi said: "لم تتم رؤية الهلال الليلة بواسطة العين المجردة ولا المنظار على الرغم من مكثه ٤ دقائق فوق الافق الغربي 

ولكن وردتنا اخبار ان شهود في المملكة العربية السعودية ادلو بشهاداتهم لدى المحكمة العليا برؤية الهلال 

وبذلك اعلنت الكويت والامارات وقطر  ان غدا الخميس اول ايام عيد الفطر المبارك ببيان رسمي كونها تشترك بالليل مع المملكة

اعاده الله علينا وعليكم باليمن والبركات"



Malaysia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Melaka State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "About 100 people including the hilal observation committee led by Mufti of Melaka gathered at Al-Khawarizmi Astronomy centre to obseserve hilal of Syawal. The hilal was not seen due the western sky was cloudy.
I wish to you all Eid al-Fitr, may Allah accept our doa and fast.""



Nigeria


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The crescent was not sighted and cannot be sighted according to hisab."



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
Mr. Yunusa Yakubu said: "We have contacted all our usual contacts but all have reported negetive sighting.However, if it was true that Saudi Arabia will observed Eidul Fitri tomorrow 08/08/2013 then it will be difficult for authorities in Nigeria not to observe Eid tomorrow. There was a report that the People of Yawuri in Kebbi State of Nigeri , Authorities of Niger Republic and some Shi'ates Followers in Nigeria have all observed their Eidul Fitri today Wednesday 07/08/2013."



3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "The Crescent of Shawwal was not visible here in Ilorin and report from Lagos, Abuja and Kaduna indicated negative sighting due to (Rainfall in Kaduna and Abuja)"



4 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Abuja City in FCT State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Simwal Jibril said: "We tried sighting the crescent but rain started falling so we had to abandon our effort. "



5 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Usman El-Nafaty from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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
Dr. Usman El-Nafaty said: "Sighting was attempted with a group of people after Maghrib prayer at our local mosque in Bauchi.  However the western horizon was partly cloudy hence the crescent was not seenm. "



Oman


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij Observatory City in Muscat 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 seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "Very windy, dusty and hazy conditions prevailed before sunset. Sighting of the crescent was not possible."



Saudi Arabia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hattan Alghanmi from رابغ City in رابغ 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



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Boraydah City in Al gaseem State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Saleh Al-Saab said: "The crescent was less than one degree above horizon."



Senegal


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ibrahima Lo from Dakar City in Senegal 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. Ibrahima Lo said: "The national moon sighting committee announced we will complete 30 days and Eid will be on Friday"



South Africa


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape 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



Tunisia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from المنستير City in المنستير 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. Bilel Besbes said: "اخذ المفتي قرار اعلان ان العيد يوم 8 اوت ليس بسبب رؤية الهلال انما بسبب اعلان العديد من الدول ان يوم 8 اوت هو يوم العيد"



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from المنستير City in المنستير 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. Bilel Besbes said: "لم ياخذ مفتي الجمهورية هذا القرار بناء على رؤية الهلال من داخل التراب التونسي و انما بسبب كون ان العيد سيكون يوم 8 اوت 2013. كل عام و انتم بخير:)"



United Kingdom


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Juned Patel from Moor Road, Anglezarke, Chorley, PR6 9DQ City in Lancashire State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Juned Patel said: "On Wednesday 07 August 2013 (29 Ramadan 1434 AH) between 20:30 & 21:20 GMT (Local Sunset Time was 20:54 & Moon Set Time was 20:33) at +53° 38' 35.48", -2° 34' 35.61 Moor Road, Anglezarke, Chorley, Lancashire PR6 9DQ, we attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Shawwal. None of us were able to sight the Hilal, even though the condition of the sky was clear. We have attached picture here."



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 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: "On Wednesday 7 August 2013 (29 Ramadan 1434 AH) many people from throughout the UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Shawwal after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal even though many places had clear sky conditions. 

We have not received any reliable sighting report (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from east of the UK/Morocco either. Both the Jamiat-e-Ulama South Africa and Morocco Awqaf Ministry have reported negative sightings. 

Therefore, the Wifaqul Ulama have decided that the month of Ramadan 1434 AH will complete 30-days and the month of Shawwal (Eid-ul Fitr) 1434 AH will start from Friday 9 August 2013, Insha-Allah. 

We wish all Muslims in UK and around the world a happy Eid Mubarak!

For more details about Ramadan/Eid in the UK, please see our website link below:
http://www.moonsighting.org.uk/en/publications/articles.html"



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 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. Javad Torabinejad said: "I arrived at my sighting location at 8:20 pm EDT (sunset: 8:22 pm).  I stayed there till 8:35 pm (moonset: 8:32 pm). Of course, there was no sighting possibility in our location. "



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Tucson City in Arizona 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Jim Stamm said: "This was not a serious attempt to see the crescent, because of atmospheric conditions."



Thu 08 August 2013



Algeria


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "More than sexty (29) observer were present in N'tissa station with 04 different binoculars. The new crescent of shawwal 1434 was seen by naked eyes and by binoculars.member of the club  AMMI SAID AMATEUR OF ASTRONOMY, Takabal Allah EL siam wa EL kiam Aid mubarek for all Muslimeen"



Germany


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Usman Dukku from Marburg City in Hessen State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



Ghana


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra Region State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



India


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammed Mohsin Khan from Mumbai City in Maharashtra 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. Mohammed Mohsin Khan said: "Today Thursday 08 August 2013 / 29 Ramadan 1434 in most parts of India. here in Mumbai sunset was at 07:11 L.T and moonset was at 07:59 L.T, Lag : 48 mins, Altitude : 10.24, Phase : 2.85, Moon Age : 39 hrs 50 mins. Sky was heavily cloudy but the crescent has been sighted in Mumbai and in most parts of India . Moon-sighting committee have officially announced that Thursday 08 August 2012 was 29th Ramadan 1434 and 1st Shawwaal 1434 will fall on Friday 9th August 2013. So Alhamdulillah this time in India there is no dispute over Eid and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Friday 9th August 2013.

EID MUBARAK !"



Indonesia


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. 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: "Today Thursday 08 August 2013 / 01 Syawwal 1434 AH in Indonesia; from My personal Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten, the new crescent of Syawwal 1434 AH was SEEN. I just with my son (Ahmad Abdus Salam Alfa Rasyid, 5 years old) to observe the new crescent of Syawwal. The Hilal was SEEN for a moment before covered by thick cloud, and was seen again before moonset."



Iran


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Siraji from Tehran, Milad Tower City in Tehran 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ali Siraji said: "After deployment, the horizon was very dusty and the only way to success polarization method for fast and accurate adjustment of the instrument. The 3-star Elaine Knight Stary 6.2 connectivity software was very easy to go with the solar telescope was roughly calibrated. It was time to go to the moon. However, due to excessive dust and opaque Newtonian telescopes can see an image of the crescent moon was not provided. Refracting telescope is 102 mm immediately to provide exactly the same way I did. I like the arc of light across the entire spectrum of these telescopes is very sharp. While Elaine, crescent on 10-inch Newtonian telescope viewing at 19:44 by Taha Ahmdkhany and a minute later I saw the moon through the telescope. The other guys were able to see the crescent. Mir Saeed were trying to engineer a weaker devices such as cameras and Fayndr 80 x 20 telescope to view the moon crescent was not seen due to fog up. Minutes after the refracting telescope, the crescent trapped with photographs of the moon, the moon disappeared into the dusty horizon.
Very happy to see the team work at the end of the third day was very successful and important records of these observations remains to"



Kuwait


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi from الكويت City in العاصمة 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



Libya


1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim from البريقة City in اجدابيا State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Mohammed Abdulkarim said: "تمت رؤية الهلال وقد كانت السماء خالية من السحب ولكن كانت نسبة الرطوبة مرتفعة في الجو وكان الهلال نحيلا جدا عند رؤيته وتم توثيق رؤية الهلال بمقطع فيديو يمكن متابعته من الرابط التالي :

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=372132489579988&comment_id=1813749&offset=0&total_comments=9&ref=notif¬if_t=video_comment"



Nigeria


1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Mr. Yunusa Yakubu from Bauchi City in Bauchi 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Yunusa Yakubu said: "Today in Bauchi is still cloudy I haven even attemted going for Sighting However, I have received positive Sighting reports from three different places with large people sighting as follows:-

1 Badagari Village near Burga in Tafawa Balewa LG of Bauchi State.

2 Wase town and environs in Wase LG of Plateu State

3 Namu Village in Quan-Pang LG of Plateu State
 "



2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "Easily Visible on the horizon"



3 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from kaduna City in kaduna 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




The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries



Wed 10 July 2013


1 . Iran


Thu 08 August 2013


1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Ghana
5 . Indonesia
6 . Iraq
7 . Kuwait
8 . Libya
9 . Malaysia
10 . Nigeria
11 . Qatar
12 . Saudi Arabia
13 . Sudan
14 . Tunisia
15 . Turkey
16 . United Arab Emirates
17 . Yemen


Fri 09 August 2013


1 . Angola
2 . Botswana
3 . Brunei Darussalam
4 . India
5 . Iran
6 . Lesotho
7 . Malawi
8 . Morocco
9 . Mozambique
10 . Namibia
11 . Oman
12 . Senegal
13 . South Africa
14 . Swaziland
15 . United Kingdom
16 . Zimbabwe


When to Observe Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent ?


The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Tuesday 06 August 2013) at 21:51 UT.

Sighting the OLD crescent on (Tuesday 06 August 2013) and on (Monday 05 August 2013) is shown in the below graphs using the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh according to Odeh criterion. Where:-

Tuesday 06 August 2013

Monday 05 August 2013




Ramadan Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results




Mon 05 August 2013



Germany


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was 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: "The old crescent could easily be seen before sunrise without any optical aid at 20° elongation. I tried to create a video from some individual images taken with a 500mm lens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vBhlg61l9c

Planets Mercury, Mars and Jupiter could also be seen.
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Ghana


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra Region State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang said: "I saw the waning crescent myself at about 5.40 am high above the horizon (on top of buildings).  It is truly the 27th appearance and an indication that the first night it was seen (Tuesday July 09)by many and in almost all the ten regions in Ghana was correct, and of course the report from Kumasi which was reported seen at 5.40pm (on Monday July 08)as against local setting time of the sun at 6.26pm was false!  May Allah help the muslim ummah in Ghana and other parts of the world to know the truth about the hilal sighting and always stand by the truth to promote unity based on truth and not unity based on falsehood...AMEEN."



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 clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "It's very easy to see the old crescent of Ramadhan 1434 AH on Monday, August 5, 2013 from Assalaam Observatory Surakarta and Juwiring Klaten, Central Java Indonesia. The observer just mr. Muflih Arisa Adnan and me."



Kuwait


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi 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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi said: "تمت رؤية الهلال اليوم بالعين المجردة وقد اشرق قبل شروق الشمس "



Tunisia


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Bilel Besbes from المنستير City in المنستير State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging



United States


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Clay Chip Smith from Austin City in Texas State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Clay Chip Smith said: "Four brothers walked over to the Masjid Aisha's north parking lot, where the horizon is not obscured by trees and all four brothers saw the hilal for just a few moments between the clouds.  The crescent was only slightly tilted. It was faint, but distinct.  maashaa'ALLAAH."



Tue 06 August 2013



Germany


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise.Photographed: ICOP member Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munic City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging
Eng. Martin Elsaesser said: "The weather was bad again this morning as night-time thunderstorms did not dissolve quickly enough to allow to search for the old crescent during morning twilight. Some hours after sunset the skies cleared and i used the imaging system for a last look at the crescent before conjunction. The crescent could be imaged easily around 10:00 (UT+2) at 8° elongation from the sun despite moving haze and other disturbances this near to the sun. I hope to catch it again tomorrow (after conjunction) and will also attempt visual observation.

Note from ICOP management: This crescent was not seen before sunrise. It was only seen at daytime."



Ghana


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra Region 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



Indonesia


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was 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



Iran


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami from Taft City in Yazd 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Seyyed Ghasem Rostami said: "The crescent was seen by Telescope 8" at 6:51 in daylight time.

Note from ICOP management: This crescent was not seen before sunrise. It was only seen at daytime."



2 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Zahed Aram from saravan City in balochistan 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



3 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Ali Siraji from North Tehran,Dizin City in Tehran 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 not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Ali Siraji said: "Given the importance Sighting Rvzgahy Cheval emphasis Dear Mr. Rostami's important Sighting Rvzgahy Ramadan experience at the sight Rvzgahy Shawwal, it became an area suitable for recording both Crescent and handling multiple records were selected to.
After 2 days, the need to establish comprehensive facilities in the area are made available. The research on the foothills of the Alborz and all weather conditions we find that due to the passage of the front air from the northern most areas of weather that is most appropriate in the foothills of the Alborz. Because the moon passes through the southern part of the sky is located in the southern Alborz Log moon dust. With the options possible, including Mount Damavand before us, but to this point the only helicopter was possible to work sightings very difficult to build. So with my good friend Mr. Fesharaki planning efforts necessary to Dizin Heights did. He assisted with the coordination and organization of the armed forces of geography, transportation to the area with two theodolite provided. The Center for Astronomical Rey that the staff Asthlal Tehran, where the focus is, a telescope refracting 120 mm Sky voucher along with some accessories and a battery of 12 volts most of us did. Milad tower base and the headquarters of the astronomy club EQ6 and a 12-volt battery will give us and the occasional dinner Monday, Persian date Mordad 14 was dispatched to the area.
It is explained that due to insurance not the tool by Staff Asthlal, a telescope 16 inches Dobson owned Milad Tower, we did not. Energy Department to establish and provide for the needs of food and went consequences unfortunately we lacked the necessary funds.
After passing through the tortuous road to Dizin dawn arrived telecommunication masts. Unfortunately Asthlal headquarters for deployment in telecommunication masts had not done any coordination. Telecommunication mast with failing to reach harmony the way we did. Only someone who had this rig for our Asthlal Shawwal 1428 saw me knowing and my insistence that polarize telescope allowed Tools before Sunrise Installation Polar said. When checking the mast during a morning shift were to assist him in the area remained open despite legal arrangements to be undertaken. This coordinated by staff Asthlal Tehran Province took to the era lasted so during the day for children to be protected from the biting sun inside the tent heat endured.
The 3-star establishment and polarize telescope Elaine immediately went to the client and then we find the Nsr actually went wrong. Because we did not have cell telescope connection cable with Hndkntrlr've driven. Going back to the client decided to Mercury, Mars, the statesman-Jabbar, Aljvza relations, Dbran and Sirius get into the middle of the box to be notified of Elaine accuracy. Precision work was fantastic and all the objects came to the middle of the eye. Morning and the sun was on the horizon where the mountains with an altitude of 4200 meters was Bstk Klum and about 10 degrees above the horizon was closed. After months of waiting, while the mountain was long and went towards it. As the sun was high and the low side of Jupiter and Mars were in a matte gray filter would provide the best contrast. However, the crescent was not tried. We decided that the crescent photography and processing. During processing led to severe fatigue and not sleeping at night before I go to sleep in tents. I woke up at 9 am Mr. Ahmdkhany they were Sighting News. Mr. Fesharaki also immediately saw the crescent, but everything I've tried so tired and sleepy that my eyes could not see the crescent. Eye and 25 mm Plvsl several important Rvzgahy saw the crescent was remedial. Crescent until 9:30 three more times and each time the telescope was seen by Mr. Ahmdkhany be sleepy because I was not able to see the crescent. After another hour, the crescent was not seen and we do the rest of the observations, but we have started to give up a day Record Crescent. The kids barely saw Mars through a telescope. Clear skies would flood about 12 hours and are less robust and was eventually seen by observing Venus Rvzgahy Ramadan finished work.
It is explained that dear friend Mr. Ahmdkhany successful record in the crescent of Ramadan Rvzgahy angular separation were 8 and 55 minutes of arc. Given that I've been with them a few observations of my eyes because of Acuity years of experience and have excellent accuracy Asthlal.
The evening is also a documentary filmmaker from IRIB us were added to the night the recording and filming of our work and the sighting Rvzgahy Ramadan hopes of sighting the crescent Rvzgahy Cheval increased.

Comment from ICOP Management. This crescent was seen by telescope after Sunrise."



Kuwait


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Mohammad Al-Harbi from الكويت City in العاصمة 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



Malaysia


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Jasin City in Melaka 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "The crescent was seen by telescope before sunrise. It was very thin and faint."



Saudi Arabia


1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hattan Alghanmi from رابغ City in رابغ 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



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