New moon of Muharram sighted Mon. June 15 crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch has confirmed that the new crescent moon (hilal) of Muharram was sighted on Monday evening (June 15th) by reliable moon-sighters across North America (NJ, NY, PA, CT, TN, WI, MI, TX, NV, AZ, and CA). This sighting marks the beginning of the sacred month of Muharram and the start of the new Islamic (hijri) year of 1448 AH, with its first "day" occurring Tuesday, June 16th. (The very blessed Day of Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, will thus fall on Thursday, June 25th.) May Allah make this month and new year for you a source of benefit, enrichment, and closeness to Allah, Most High. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that all Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. ====================== crescentwatch.org #moonsighting #muharram #hijriNewYear

Look for the new moon of Muharram this Monday night crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Monday, June 15th (after 29 days of Dhu al-Hijjah), in anticipation of the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram and the new hijri year of 1448 AH. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Monday evening, June 15th, a "naked-eye" (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly likely across all of North America. (View visibility forecasts for your region here.) Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moonsighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ? that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #moonsighting #Muharram #1448AH

🌙 Dhu al-Hijjah moon sighted Sun. (Eid al-Adha to be on Wed., May 27) crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch has received reliable reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) being sighted on Sunday evening (May 17th) by experienced moonsighters (via naked-eye) in multiple locations across North America, including New Jersey, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan, Arizona, California, and Washington. This marks the end of the month of Dhu al-Qidah and the beginning of the sacred month of Dhu al-Hijjah, with its first 'day' commencing on Monday, May 18th. The day of Eid al-Adha (the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will therefore be on Wednesday, May 27th, insha'Allah. May Allah make these blessed days a source of benefit, enrichment, and closeness to Allah, Most High. Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #moonsighting #dhulhijjah #eid #eidaladha

Look for new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah on May 17 (Eid al-Adha potentially on May 27) crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Sunday, May 17th (after 29 days of Dhu al-Qidah), in anticipation of the beginning of the sacred Islamic month of Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH, and the determination of Eid al-Adha (the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah). Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Sunday evening, May 17th, a naked-eye (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly likely across all of North America. (View visibility forecasts for your region here.) If the new moon is seen on the evening of Sunday, May 17th, the day of Eid al-Adha will be on Wednesday, May 27th (the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah), otherwise Eid will be on the following day. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moonsighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #moonsighting #dhulhijjah #eid #eidaladha

No sightings Friday, Dhu al-Qidah to begin Sat. night (1st 'day' Sun.) crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch did not receive any positive naked-eye sighting reports for the new crescent moon (hilal) from anywhere on the evening of Friday, April 17th. All reports were negative from across North America. We are thus completing the 30th day of Shawwal and beginning the month of Dhu al-Qidah on Saturday evening, when the moon should be easily visible throughout North America. The first "day" of Dhu al-Qidah 1447 AH will thus be Sunday, April 19th. It is nonetheless good practice to still go out to observe the new crescent moon on Saturday evening (you can share your observation here). The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset, in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that all Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #moonsighting #dhulqidah

Look for the new moon of Dhu al-Qidah Fri. night crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Friday, April 17th (after 29 days of Shawwal) in anticipation of the beginning of the Islamic month of Dhu al-Qidah (1447 AH). Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Friday evening, a "naked-eye" (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be slightly possible in North America only in very favorable circumstances (perfect location, weather, etc.). You can check the visibility forecast for your region here. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moon-sighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #moonsighting #dhulqidah

Look for the new moon of Shawwal on Thur. March 19 (Eid probable for March 20) crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Thursday, March 19th (after 29 days of Ramadan) in anticipation of the beginning of the Islamic month of Shawwal and the arrival of Eid al-Fitr. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Thursday evening, a "naked-eye" (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be probable in all of North America. If the moon is sighted on Thursday, March 19th, Eid al-Fitr will occur on Friday, March 20th. Otherwise, we will complete 30 days of Ramadan, and Eid will fall on Saturday. (Check the visibility forecast for your region here.) We will post our final determination on Thursday here as soon as possible, but no later than 8:00 pm PT. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moonsighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset, above the area where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. * Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #moonsighting #shawwal #eid

"What night/day of Ramadan is it?" The "day" starts at different times on the Islamic calendar (at sunset) and the conventional calendar (at midnight). Insha’Allah, this chart can be helpful for keeping track. "What night/day of Sha'ban is it?" crescentwatch.org #moonsighting #Ramadan

Moon not sighted: RAMADAN TO BEGIN THURSDAY. (Wed. night) crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch did not receive any reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted in North America on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th. We received numerous negative reports from experienced moon-sighters all across North America. We will thus complete the 30 days of Sha'ban and begin Ramadan 1447 AH on Wednesday evening with the first day of the fast on Thursday, February 19th. Please still go out to look for the new crescent moon on Wednesday evening and submit your moon-sighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset, slightly to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to witness its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #MoonSighting #Ramadan

Look for the new moon of Ramadan this Tuesday night crescentwatch.org ====================== Crescentwatch encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Tuesday, February 17th (after 29 days of Sha'ban) in anticipation of the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Qualified Muslim astronomers and reliable visibility forecasts indicate that on Tuesday evening a "naked-eye" (unaided) sighting of the new crescent moon will be highly improbable in North America and around the world. You can check the visibility forecast for your region here. We will make a determination and final announcement regarding the start of Ramadan as early as possible, but no later than Tuesday, 7:30pm PT. Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moon-sighting report here. The crescent (hilal) would be visible shortly after sunset in the area above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet ﷺ that we hope the ummah revives. Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon. More info at crescentwatch.org ====================== #hilal #Ramadan #moonsighting