When Does 1 Ramadan 1441 AH (2020 AD) Start?

Crescent moon visibility map for 1 Ramadan 1441 AH on Thursday, 23 April 2020.

The month of Ramadan 1441 AH is marked by the geocentric conjunction of the moon on Thursday, 23 April 2020 at 02:25 UT. There will be a chance to see the crescent moon (hilaal) from the American continent on Thursday… Continue Reading

When Will Islamic Month of Rajab 1441 AH (2020 AD) Start?

Crescent moon visibility map for Rajab 1441 AH on Monday, 24 Feb 2020.

The islamic month of Rajab 1441 AH, the seventh month in the islamic calendar (hijri calendar), will be marked by moon’s geocentric conjunction on Sunday, 23 February 2020 AD at 15:32 UTC. However, at the evening of this day, no… 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