Crescent Moon (Hilaal) Photo of 1 Shawwal 1440 Hijra

The earliest photographs of new crescent moon (hilal) of 1 Shawal 1440 AH were obtained and reported from Tuesday, 4 June 2019. Positive sightings were reported from Brisbane, Australia, but without photos. Sightings of the crescent moon successfully captured image… Continue Reading

Crescent Moon Photos of 1 Jumadal Akhirah 1440 H

Foto bulan sabit (hilal) kasat mata 1 Jumadil Akhirah 1440 H yang berhasil direkam dari wilayah Amerika Serikat pada hari Selasa, 5 Februari 2019.

The crescent moon (hilaal) of 1 Jumadal Akhirah 1440 Hijra was first sighted on the evening of Tuesday, 5 February 2019 from United States of America. No other naked eye sightings were reported from other countries east of the Atlantic… Continue Reading

Saudi Arabia Declared New Crescent “Sighted” – But Is This Scientifically Possible?

The declaration of the start of 1 Dhul-Hijjah 1439 AH by Saudi Arabia stirred some controversies around muslim world. In its announcement, the Supreme Judicial Council of Saudi Arabia said that new crescent moon (hilaal) was sighted on the evening… Continue Reading