Visibility of Rajab Crescent 1433 AH
- When to Observe Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
- Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
- The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
- When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
- Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
When to Observe Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 20 May 2012) at 23:47 UT.
Sighting the new crescent on (Sunday 20 May 2012) and (Monday 21 May 2012) 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 Tuesday 22 May 2012 and in the Western Region will be on Tuesday 22 May 2012. 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.
Rajab Waxing (NEW) Crescent Observation Results
Mon 21 May 2012
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Hocine Chikh Aissa from Ghardaia City in Ghardaia 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. Hocine Chikh Aissa said: "The crescent of Rajab 1433 was not seen by naked eyes or binoculars (7*50/15-45*60) from Ammi Said Instutite in Ghardaia. 3 persons were present in this observation. the sky was partly cloudy and The atmospheric condition near the western horizon was hazy"
Malaysia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tg. Bidara 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 not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Kassim Bahali said: "We did observe for hilal Rejab at Al-Khawarizmi Observatory but the hilal was not seen. The western sky was cloudy."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from LAGOS City in LAGOS 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. Qamarudeen Muhammad said: "Cloudy at western sky, hence New hilal is not visible"
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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
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 clear, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging
Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi said: "The weather was hot, hazy and very dusty especially wherever you look on your horizon. As such we were not able to sight the crescent Moon."
Pakistan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alam Sultan from karachi City in sindh 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. Alam Sultan said: "Today (Monday, 21 May 2012), on my request, nearly 100 persons ( members of the moon-sighting committees of our institute "JAMIA-TUR-RASHEED" + my friends + their companions) tried to sight the moon all over Pakistan at nearly 18 places but the moon could not be sighted.Generally it was cloudy or hazy countrywide. Note 1: Today (Monday, 21 May 2012) the conditions of the moon were so defective in the most of the world especially in Pakistan that according to the all old and new criteria of moon-sighting, there was no solid proof in the history of astronomy to sight such a moon by naked eyes or even by a telescope in Pakistan. Note 2: Chairman of central official moon-sighting committee of Pakistan "Mufti Munee-bur-Rahman" told me on my mobile phone that as he did not receive any positive report of moon sighting from all over Pakistan, therefore he officially announced that Tuesday 22 May 2012 is the 30th Juma-dath-Thaniah 1433 and 1st Rajab 1433 will fall on Wednesday 23rd of May 2012. Note 3: After some days, inshaallah, a detailed report of this observation will be sent to you."
Saudi Arabia
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Saleh Al-Saab from Buraydah City in Al Gaseem 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
South Africa
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape Province 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
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "On Monday, 21 May 2012 (29 Jumada al-Ukhra 1433 AH) many people from throughout UK have attempted to sight the crescent moon (Hilal) of Rajab after sunset. None of the groups were able to sight the Hilal, even though some places had clear skies. We have not received any reliable sighting reports (Muhaqaq-Ruyat-Basari) from any countries east of UK/Morocco either. But, we have received negative sighting report from Morocco and South Africa. Therefore, the Wifaq/Batley Ulama have decided that the month of Jumada al-Ukhra 1433 AH will completed 30 days and the month of Rajab 1433 AH will start from Wednesday 23 May 2012, Insha-Allah. "
United States
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Jim Stamm from Cornville City in Arizona 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
2 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Harrisonburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Dr. Javad Torabinejad said: "The western horizon was mostly cloudy with a few clearings. The expected area was covered with a piece of cloud, however. Using a pair of binoculars, I started scanning those clearings well before sunset (sunset: 8:25pm EDT) till 8:45 pm (moonset: 9:13 pm EDT). "
Tue 22 May 2012
Algeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih from Barika City in Batna State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. Z.Abd Elouahed Delih said: "Essalam alaykum Yesterday i treid to send a report but it does not pass to the site This day also i tried but with same problem. So i will send my observations; On the day of may 22nd i tried to sight the moon early at 18:50 the sun shine was very high and i tracked it using an astrolabe and a program but i did not see it; at 19:37 venus was easily seen , at 17:40 i saw the crescent i measured its altitude it was by asrtolabe 15° - same result as AT- , at 17:44 i heard magreeb athan so i went to pray. So i saw the crescent 2 minutes befor sun set but i did not see the sun which was behind buildings. After prayer i sent this report but it was not published on the site so i re-sent it at 08:55 of may 23rd. There are some differences between AT result and other program "the electric astrolabe" at 19:40 of 22nd may i measured the altitude of moon it was 15° by my own astrolabe the results from AT is 14° 59' and from the second program 16°; the semi-diameter from AT 14' 49", from the second 14' 53". "
Germany
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann from Moerlenbach City in Hessen 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
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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "Alhamdulillah, the new crescent of Rojab 1433 AH was sighted on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 from Assalaam Observatory - Sukoharjo - Surakarta - Central Java - Indonesia. We are (I and ustadz Muflih Arisa Adnan) and about 25 female students of CASA (Assalaam Students' Astronomy Club). The Moon was seen at the same time with the Venus was, approx 15 minutes after sunsets because the thin cloud covered the moon position when the sunsets at 17:27 LT. The first day of Rojab was began on Tuesday, May 22, 2012; according to the Imkan-Rukyah Criterion in Indonesia Government."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Not Seen: ICOP member Mr. Simwal Jibril from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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. Simwal Jibril said: "It was raining and it was totally cloudy, so it was impossible to sight the crescent."
2 . 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 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. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "30th of Jumada thani undoubtedly makes tonight the 1st of Rajab."
Pakistan
1 . Time of observation: After sunset. Seen: ICOP member Mr. Alam Sultan from karachi City in sindh 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. Alam Sultan said: "On my request, Today (Tuesday 22 May 2012 = 30th Juma-dath-Thaniah 1433 in Pakistan) many hundred persons (Members of the moon-sighting committees of our institute "JAMIA-TUR-RASHEED" + my friends + their companions) including me tried to sight the moon all over Pakistan and resultantly easily sighted the crescent at nearly 21 places."
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: After sunset.Seen by others: ICOP member Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Eng. Qamar Uddin said: "I was unable to sight the Rajab Hilal from York due to clouds, but many people from other cities have reported sighting the Hilal today (22 May 2012). Br Maqsood Fazel from Manchester has sent the attached photo and said: "faint crescent of Rajab seen in Manchester at 21:40 by naked eyes...(sunset was 21;20)...even though crescent was some 45hrs old, it was still difficult to see at only ~20minutes after Magrib.""
The OFFICIAL First Day in Different Countries
Tue 22 May 2012
1 . Algeria
2 . Bahrain
3 . Egypt
4 . Indonesia
5 . Iraq
6 . Jordan
7 . Kuwait
8 . Malaysia
9 . Nigeria
10 . Oman
11 . Palestine
12 . Qatar
13 . Saudi Arabia
14 . United Arab Emirates
15 . Yemen
Wed 23 May 2012
1 . Morocco
2 . Pakistan
3 . South Africa
4 . United Kingdom
When to Observe Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent ?
The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) will occur Inshalla on (Sunday 20 May 2012) at 23:47 UT.
Sighting the OLD crescent on (Sunday 20 May 2012) and on (Saturday 19 May 2012) 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.
Jumadal Al-Aakherah Waning (OLD) Crescent Observation Results
Sat 19 May 2012
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 not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging
Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi said: "I saw the old crescent of Jumadal Akhiroh 1433 AH, on Saturday, May 19, 2012, I saw the moon very easy but I did not take the picture."
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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 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. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The crescent was sighted but not seen. I am expecting to see the crescent at 5.35 a.m, as it was seen the fajr before at 4.35 a.m. This is according to the confirmation of Dr. Mcnaughton that the moon can be sighted by the naked eye at an hours interval and 49 minutes using optical aid. I am happy that a Christian beliebver in the Message of Jesus son of Maryam has confirmed the explanation of Muhammad Rasulullah based on his conversation with a Bedouin. This is the meaning of Bariha and that the moon is calculated by observing its appearance on the eastern horizon. "
United Kingdom
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. 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: "The eastern horizon before sunrise was totally cloudy."
Sun 20 May 2012
Nigeria
1 . Time of observation: Before sunrise. Not Seen: ICOP member Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha from Kaduna City in Kaduna 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
Dr. Z.Sani Mustapha said: "The crescent was to be seen at 6.35 a.m. However conjunction -al-Ijtima'i has taken place and the two discs (qars) are in opposition. The moon has not received enough reflected light from the sun to be seen. Let us imagine Muhammad Rasulullah telling the Quraysh and Levi clans of the children of Israel in Madina that he has sighted the moon through divine light! Therefore the Sunna is real and cannot be challenged."
