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Download Islamic Calendar 2014 in PDF! (70,883)
[alert]You may be looking for: Islamic Calendar 2023 in PDF.[/alert] Alhamdulillah, the islamic calendar corresponding the gregorian calendar of 2014 is now available for download as PDF at Alhabib Web Service. As usual, you can view the calendar online or… <a href="https://blog.al-habib.info/2016/06/1-shawwal-1437-global-crescent-visibility-map/" class="more-link">Continue Reading →</a>
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When is 1 Shawwal 1437 AH? Global Crescent Visibility Map

The visibility map shows parts of the globe that could sight the crescent moon on the evening of Monday, 4 July 2016. Small chance of sighting is expected from the Pacific rim of South America.

The moon conjunction that marks the end of month Ramadan 1437 AH is on Monday, 4 July 2016 at 11:01 UTC. At the evening of this date the crescent moon would not be visible from major parts of the world. Therefore, it is very likely that Eid ul Fitr, 1 Shawwal 1437 AH will be on Wednesday, 6 July 2016.

Crescent Visibility Map for Shawwal 1437 AH

The visibility map shows parts of the globe that could sight the crescent moon on the evening of Monday, 4 July 2016. Small chance of sighting is expected from the Pacific rim of South America.

Visibility map of crescent moon on Tuesday, 5 July 2016 shows almost all part of the world could witness the hilal (crescent) of Shawwal 1437 AH. Thus, Eid ul Fitr would be on Wednesday, 6 July 2016.

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