Exploring the Names and Origins of Jumadal Akhirah Across the Muslim World

arabi calligraphy showing the word "Jumada al-Akhir", the 6th islamic month.

In our previous post, we introduced the arrival of Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH. This month, like all Islamic months, carries deep historical and linguistic significance. Its name, variations, and the story behind it reflect the interconnectedness of the Muslim world’s… Continue Reading

A Collection of Crescent Moon Photos of Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH

Crescent moon photo of I Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH, taken from Chile, 2 December 2024.

As predicted from the crescent visibility map before, the crescent moon of 1 Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH was easily visible from many parts of the worlds on Monday evening, 2 December 2024 CE. Here are some photographs of the crescent… Continue Reading

Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH: A New Month Begins

Crescent moon visibility map for Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH on Sunday, 1 December 2024. Naked eye sighting of the crescent moon will be improbable in most part of the world.

As we journey through the Islamic calendar, the arrival of Jumadal Akhirah 1446 AH is just around the corner. This coming month marks the 17346th lunation in the Islamic calendar and is a reminder of the precision and beauty of… Continue Reading

Crescent Moon Photos of 1 Muharram 1446 AH

Crescent moon photo from California, USA taken on Saturday evening, 6 July 2024 CE (Kasam Ali).

The islamic new year has come with the sighting of the new crescent moon that marks 1 Muharram 1446 AH. The first photos of the crescent moon of Muharram 1446 AH were reported on Saturday evening, 6 July 2024 CE.… Continue Reading

Collection of Crescent Moon Photos of 1 Dhulhijjah 1445 AH

Foto bulan sabit 1 Dzulhijah 1445 H dari Tapanuli, Indonesia pada hari Jumat, 7 Juni 2024 M (BMKG).

The hilal sighting process, or observing the new moon marking the beginning of Dzulhijah, has been conducted in various countries on Thursday and Friday. Reports from Saudi Arabia indicate that the new moon of 1 Dzulhijah 1445 AH was sighted… Continue Reading