The Islamic New Year of 1436 AH has come with the sighting of the new crescent moon that marked the beginning of 1 Muharram 1436 AH. The first reported sighting was from the USA on the evening of 24 October… Continue Reading
Below is a quote from Saudi Gazette reporting an astronomer’s account on the possible day for the Eid-ul-Fitr in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. RIYADH – An astronomer and astrophysicist at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals expected Tuesday (July… Continue Reading
The Saudi Arabia authorities has made decision, and this time seems to be based on reliable reports of moon sightings. They said that no report was heard of sighting the new crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday,… Continue Reading
The beginning of the month Sha’ban 1435 AH (after hijra) is nearing. The astronomical New Moon is on Wednesday May 28, 2014 at 18:40 UT. According to MoonCalc program simulation there is no possibility of moonsighting on that day based… Continue Reading
The Astronomical New Moon is on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at 0:22 UT. The new crescent moon for Shafar 1435 AH can be seen in Africa and Americas on December 3 quite easily. With some optical aids, the hilal could… Continue Reading
Supreme Court announces tomorrow as blessed Eid Al-Fitr Riyadh, Ramadan 29, 1434, Aug 7, 2013, SPA — Upon testimonies of a number of adult witnesses who confirmed to have seen the new moon of Shawal after sunset this evening, the… Continue Reading