Crescent Moon Photos of 1 Sha’ban 1446 AH

From Saudi Arabia, the crescent moon of 1 Sha'ban 1446 H also visible on the evening of Thursday, 30 January 2025 CE.

As previously posted, the crescent moon of Sha’ban 1446 AH will be easily visible for most parts of the world on the evening of Thursday, 30 January 2025 CE. We have received positive moon sighting reports from Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Saudi Arabia and United Kingdom. Therefore, based on global moon sighting (rukyet-e-hilal), 1 Sha’ban … Read more

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 the lunar cycles that shape our Hijri months. Here’s what you need to know about … Read more

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. These include a telescope sighting from Malaysia and naked eye sightings across the USA. Thus, … Read more

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 on Thursday evening, June 6, 2024. However, no photographs of the crescent accompanied these reports. … Read more

How to Sight the New Crescent Moon and Why It Matters for Muslims

The Islamic calendar is based on the phases of the moon, and each month begins with the sighting of the new crescent moon (hilal) in the sky. This means that the start of each month, and the Islamic festivals that depend on it, such as Ramadan and Eid, can vary by a day or two … Read more

Embracing the Arrival of Jumadal Akhirah 1445 AH: A Spiritual Sojourn

Crescent moon visibility map in the evening of Wednesday, 13 December 2023. Only South America can see the crescent moon of Jumadal Akhirah 1445 easily.

Dear esteemed readers, In our contemplative journey through the Islamic calendar, we stand at the threshold of the forthcoming month — Jumadal Akhirah 1445 AH. Join me in exploring the profound celestial dynamics that govern the onset of this sacred period. Hopefully, this blog can answer such question as: When Does 1 Jumadal Akhirah 1445 … Read more