Crescentwatch adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin & end based on the confirmed, "naked eye" sighting of the new crescent moon.
Moon not sighted: RAMADAN TO BEGIN MONDAY NIGHT. (Fast on Tuesday)
We did not receive any reliable reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted anywhere in the world via NAKED-EYE on Sunday, March 10th. For more info:
#Ramadan
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LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Shawwal on Tuesday, Apr 9, after 29 days of Ramadan
• Visibility forecasts indicate Eid likely to be Wed, Apr 10
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#EidAlFitr
Moon not sighted: RAMADAN TO BEGIN SUNDAY. (Sat. night)
Crescentwatch did not receive any reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted anywhere in the world via NAKED-EYE on the evening of Friday, April 1st.
For more info:
#Ramadan
MOON NOT SIGHTED, EID WEDS. Crescentwatch received no reliable reports of the new moon being sighted on Monday. Reports from numerous experienced sighters all around the world were negative. We'll gladly complete 30 days of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Wed. June 5.
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Shawwal on Thur, April 20, after 29 days of Ramadan
• Visibility forecasts indicate Eid is probable to be Fri, Apr 21
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info .
#Moonsighting
#EidAlFitr
RAMADAN MUBARAK! On Thursday night the new moon (hilal) was sighted by naked-eye in San Diego and the Santa Cruz mountains. The first day of the fast will be on Friday, April 24th. May Allah bless everyone during this sacred month.
More info at
#Ramadan
FYI, Moonsighting Basics 101:
A new moon seen at any location would be increasingly EASIER to see that day at all locations to the WEST of that point.
(Don't worry about false sightings from the east. Establish the beautiful sunnah of moonsighting in your own lands! 🙂)
🌙 Moon sighted Thursday! (Eid al-Fitr Fri, April 21)
Crescentwatch has received reliable reports of the new crescent moon of Shawwal being sighted on Thu. evening, April 21, by experienced sighters in multiple locations across North America.
#EidMubarak
RAMADAN MUBARAK! On Monday night the new moon (hilal) was sighted by naked-eye by several groups in the SF Bay Area & San Diego. The 1st day of the fast will be on Tues., Apr. 13th. May Allah bless everyone during this sacred month.
More info at
#Ramadan
MOON NOT SIGHTED, EID SUN., MAY 24
Crescentwatch received no reliable reports of the new moon being sighted on Friday. Reports from numerous experienced sighters all around the world were negative. We'll complete 30 days of Ramadan and celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Sun. May 24
#Eid
Look for the crescent moon (hilal) on Thurs., June 14th (Eid to be on June 15th or 16th). A naked-eye sighting of the moon will be highly probable in many regions, including North America. Check for updates on Thursday evening.
#moonsighting
Ramadan hilal tonight, Monday, April 12, from the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Three adult Muslim "naked-eye" witnesses.
Picture by Dr. Youssef Ismail, masha'Allah.
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Shawwal on Sunday, May 1, after 29 days of Ramadan
• Visibility forecasts indicate Eid is likely to be Mon, May 2
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#EidAlFitr
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan this Sunday evening (Mar. 10).
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#ramadan
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#hilal
#sunnah
☽ Moon sighted Sunday! (Eid al-Fitr Monday, May 2)
Crescentwatch has received reliable reports of the new crescent moon of Shawwal being sighted on Sun. evening, May 1, by experienced sighters in multiple locations across North America.
#EidMubarak
MOON NOT SIGHTED, EID THUR, MAY 13
Crescentwatch received no reliable reports of the new moon being sighted on Tues, May 11. Reports from experienced sighters around the world were negative. We'll complete 30 days of Ramadan & celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Thur, May 13
#Moonsighting
☽ The new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted Sun., June 18 at multiple sites in North America.
The day of Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will thus be on Wed, June 28. May Allah bless everyone in this sacred month.
Info at
#moonsighting
#EidAlAdha
🌙 Moon sighted Tuesday! (Eid al-Fitr Wed, April 10)
Crescentwatch has received reliable reports of the new crescent moon of Shawwal being sighted on Tue. evening, April 9, by experienced sighters in multiple locations across North America.
#EidMubarak
No sightings Thursday, Dhu al-Hijjah to begin Friday night (Eid on Mon. June 17)
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Crescentwatch received numerous sighting reports by reliable and experienced moonsighters who went out to sight the new moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah in North America and
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Shawwal on Tues, May 11 and/or Weds, May 12.
• Visibility forecasts indicate Eid is likely to be on Thur, May 13
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#EidAlFitr
All reliable sighting reports on Friday for the Ramadan moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including the Eastern US and across the world. We're receiving more reports & will make a final announcement regarding Ramadan by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
"What night/day of Ramadan is it?"
The "day" starts at different times on the Islamic calendar (at sunset) and conventional calendar (at midnight).
This chart can be helpful for keeping track.
#moonsighting
#Ramadan
"What night/day of Ramadan is it?"
The "day" starts at different times on the Islamic calendar (at sunset) and conventional calendar (at midnight).
This chart can be helpful for keeping track during these blessed days & nights.
#Ramadan
#LaylatulQadr
Watch this excellent, informative video presentation from Zaytuna College on moon-sighting, featuring Crescentwatch team member, Dr. Youssef Ismail.
#moonsighting
@zaytunacollege
Look for the new moon (hilal) of Shawwal on June 3 and/or June 4. Accordingly, Eid al-Fitr will be either June 4 or 5. Reliable visibility forecasts indicate that Eid will most likely be on Wednesday, June 5. Do the sunnah! Go out and look! More info at
New moon of Muharram sighted Sat. July 6
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Crescentwatch has confirmed that the new crescent moon (hilal) of Muharram has been sighted on Saturday evening (Jul. 6th) by reliable moon-sighters by "naked-eye" in Tennessee, Texas,
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan this Friday evening (Apr. 1).
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#ramadan
#hilal
#sunnah
☽ The new moon of Rajab 1444 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Sunday, Jan. 22 by experienced moon-sighters in CA, AZ, TX, FL and more.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Rajab
#MoonSighting
#hilal
☽ The new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted Sat, July 10 at multiple sites in North America.
The day of Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will thus be on Tue, July 20. May Allah bless everyone in this sacred month.
More info:
#moonsighting
#EidAlAdha
Moon sighted! Eid al-Fitr to be on Friday, June 15th
Crescentwatch has received reliable reports of the new crescent moon of Shawwal being sighted on Thurs. evening, June 14th by moon-sighters around the world including across North America. Eid Mubarak!
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Thu., June 6. Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) potentially on June 16 or 17. Please report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
More info at .
#moonsighting
#dhulhijjah
#Eid
☽ The new moon of Sha'ban 1444 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Monday, Feb. 20 by several experienced moon-sighters in San Diego, CA.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Shaban
#MoonSighting
#hilal
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan this Monday evening (Apr. 12).
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#ramadan
#hilal
#sunnah
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Mon., May 30. All negative reports across the US and world.
We're thus completing 30 days of Shawwal. The month of Dhu al-Qidah will begin Tue. night (first "day" Wed., June 1).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Thurs. All negative reports across the US.
We're thus completing 30 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. The month of Muharram & new Islamic year of 1444 AH will begin Fri. night (first "day" Sat., July 30).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
Moon not sighted: RAMADAN TO BEGIN THURS. (Wed. night)
Crescentwatch did not receive any reports of the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted anywhere in the world on the evening of Tuesday, March 21st.
For more info:
#Ramadan
RAMADAN MUBARAK! On Sunday night the new moon (hilal) was been sighted by naked eye at a number of locations including Atlanta, Houston, and more. The first day of the fast will be on Monday, May 6th. May Allah bless everyone during this sacred month.
EID MUBARAK! The new moon has been sighted by naked-eye on Saturday in numerous locations across the U.S.
Along with the completion of 30 days of Ramadan, this marks the start of the month of Shawwal. We'll be celebrating Eid al-Fitr on Sunday, May 24th.
☽ The new moon of Sha'ban 1445 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Saturday, Feb. 10 by several experienced moon-sighters in North America. May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Shaban
#MoonSighting
#hilal
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Sun. All negative reports across the US.
We're thus completing 30 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. The month of Muharram and new Islamic year of 1443 AH will begin Mon. night (first "day" Tue., Aug. 10).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
All reliable sighting reports on Monday for the Shawwal moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. We will make a final announcement regarding Eid al-Fitr by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
☽ Ramadan Mubarak! The new moon of Ramadan 1443 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Sat, Apr. 2 in locations across North America.
The first day of the fast is on Sun. Apr. 3. May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Ramadan
#MoonSighting
#hilal
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Sat. All negative reports across the US.
We're thus completing 30 days of Rajab. The new month of Sha'ban will begin Sun. night (first "day" Mon., Mar. 15).
#moonsighting
#Shaban
☽ Ramadan Mubarak! The new moon of Ramadan 1444 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Wed, Mar. 22 in locations across North America.
The first day of the fast is on Thu. Mar. 23. May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Ramadan
#MoonSighting
#hilal
Beautiful picture from one of Thursday night's hilal sightings in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California, by veteran Crescentwatch team members. Alhamdulillah!
*We're aware of the positive report from San Diego, which was attained utilizing optical aid (binoculars). We hold to the traditional shariah position that sightings must be attained via the unaided human eyes (aka "naked-eye"). May Allah bless everyone for their efforts.*
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Sat., July 10. Eid al-Adha potentially on July 20, the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah. (See chart)
Please report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us. More info at .
#moonsighting
#dhulhijjah
#Eid
All reliable sighting reports on Thursday for the Ramadan moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, & Central & South America. We will make a final announcement regarding Ramadan by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
MOONSIGHTING 101:
A new moon seen at any location would be increasingly easier to see at all locations to the WEST of that point (as the crescent moon grows older and wider every minute).
So if they truly see the hilal in the East, it would very easily be seen in the West later
☽ The new moon of Dhu al-Qidah 1445 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Wednesday, May 8 by several experienced moon-sighters in North America.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#DhulQidah
#MoonSighting
#hilal
Crescentwatch is now fielding reports for the Ramadan moon (hilal). All reports have been negative so far, including Saudi Arabia. We will continue to post updates and make a final announcement regarding the start of Ramadan by 8:45pm PT.
#MoonSighting
☽ Dhu al-Hijjah moon sighted Sunday around the world, including Florida and other U.S. locations. The day of Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will therefore be on Wednesday, August 22nd.
May Allah bless everyone in this very sacred month insha'Allah.
☽ The new moon of Rajab 1445 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Friday, Jan. 12 by experienced moon-sighters in CA, AZ, TX, FL and more.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Rajab
#MoonSighting
#hilal
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan this Thursday evening (Apr. 23).
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#ramadan
#hilal
#sunnah
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Mon. All negative reports across the US. We're thus completing 30 days of Dhu al-Hijjah. The month of Muharram & new Islamic year of 1445 AH will begin Tue. night (first "day" Wed., July 19).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
Look for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Shawwal on Friday, May 22 and/or on Saturday, May 23.
(Forecasts indicate Eid al-Fitr is likely to be on Sunday, May 24. We will announce on Friday night, iA.)
More info at
#moonsighting
#EidalFitr2020
All reliable sighting reports on Sunday for the Ramadan moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including the Eastern US and across the world. We're receiving more reports & will make a final announcement regarding Ramadan by 8:45pm PT.
#MoonSighting
All reliable sighting reports on Monday for the Ramadan moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, & Central & South America. We will make a final announcement regarding Ramadan by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Rajab (1444 AH) this Sun., Jan. 22.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
#Rajab
All reliable sighting reports on Friday for the Shawwal moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. We will make a final announcement regarding Eid al-Fitr by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
☽ The new moon of Rabi al-Thani 1445 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Sunday, Oct. 15 by several experienced moon-sighters in North America (Grenada, Caribbean). May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#RabialThani
#MoonSighting
#hilal
☽ The new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted Wed, June 29 at multiple sites in North America.
The day of Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will thus be on Sat, July 9. May Allah bless everyone in this sacred month.
More info at
#moonsighting
#EidAlAdha
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Ramadan this Tuesday evening (Mar. 21).
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#ramadan
#hilal
#sunnah
"What night/day of Ramadan is it?"
The "day" starts at different times on the Islamic calendar (at sunset) and conventional calendar (at midnight).
This chart can be helpful for keeping track.
#moonsighting
#Ramadan
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Fri, Sep. 15. All negative reports across the US & world. We're thus completing 30 days of Safar. Rabi al-Awwal begins Sat. night (first "day" Sun, Sep. 17).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
#RabiulAwwal
All reliable sighting reports on Tues. for the Shawwal moon (hilal) so far have been NEGATIVE, including across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, South America, & Eastern US. We'll make a final announcement regarding Eid al-Fitr by 9:00pm PT.
#MoonSighting
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Muharram, and the new hijri year (1444 AH), on Thur, July 28.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#hilal
Look for the new moon of Safar this Sun. night
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encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon (hilal) on the evening of Sunday, August 4th (after 29 days of Muharram) in anticipation of the
☽ The new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted by experienced moon-sighters on Thur., Aug 1, in multiple locations in Texas, Arizona, and California. Eid al-Adha (the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will thus be Sun., Aug 11.
#Moonsighting
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Tuesday, July 21st. Eid al-Adha potentially on July 31st (the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah)
Please report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us at
#moonsighting
#hilal
#Eid
☽ The new moon of Dhu al-Hijjah was sighted Tues, July 21 in locations across the U.S. & around the world.
The day of Eid al-Adha (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah) will thus be on Friday, July 31st.
May Allah bless everyone in this very month.
#Eid
#MoonSighting
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings reported Tuesday. We are thus completing 30 days of Rajab. The new month of Sha'ban will begin Wednesday night (first "day" Thursday, Mar. 26)
#moonsighting
LOOK for the new moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Wed, June 29. Eid al-Adha potentially on July 9 (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah).
• Find your region on this visibility forecast
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts
• Visit
#moonsighting
#dhulhijjah
#Eid
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Qidah(1445 AH) this Wednesday, May 8.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
#dhualqidah
Dhu al-Qidah hilal photo from May 8th taken by Dr. Youssef Ismail from the upper campus at Zaytuna College. Masha’Allah!
Notice the stars in the middle. They are some of the brighter stars in al-Thurayya (the star cluster/asterism commonly known as Pleiades). Alhamdulillah.
☽ The new moon of Muharram was sighted Weds, Aug. 19 in locations across the U.S. (TX, AZ, CA).
This marks the beginning of the new Islamic/hijri year of 1442 AH.
May Allah bless everyone in this sacred month and new year.
#Muharram
#MoonSighting
☽ The new moon of Jumada al-Akhirah 1444 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Saturday, Dec. 24 by experienced moon-sighters in CA, AZ, PA and more.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#jumadaalakhirah
#MoonSighting
#hilal
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Rajab (1445 AH) this Fri., Jan. 12.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
#Rajab
LOOK for the new moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Sun, Jun 18. Eid al-Adha potentially on Jun 28 (10th of Dhu al-Hijjah).
• Find your area on this visibility forecast
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts
• Visit
#moonsighting
#dhulhijjah
#Eid
☽ The new moon of Rabi al-Awwal 1444 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Monday, Sep. 26 by experienced moon-sighters in San Diego, CA.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#rabialawwal
#MoonSighting
#hilal
☽ The new moon of Sha'ban 1443 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Thursday, Mar. 3 in multiple locations in throughout North America.
May Allah bless everyone in this month.
More info
#Shaban
#MoonSighting
#hilal
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Tue., Feb. 1. All negative reports across the US and world.
We're thus completing 30 days of Jumada al-Akhirah. The month of Rajab will begin Wed. night (first "day" Thu., Feb. 3).
#Moonsighting
#hilal
#Rajab
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings reported Sunday. We are thus completing 30 days of Shawwal. The new month of Dhu al-Qidah will begin Monday night (first "day" Tuesday, June 23).
#moonsighting
*We're aware of the positive report from San Diego, which was attained utilizing optical aid (binoculars). We hold to the traditional shariah position that sightings must be attained via the unaided human eyes (aka "naked-eye"). May Allah bless everyone for their efforts.*
There were no reports of the new moon (hilal) of Ramadan being sighted anywhere via NAKED-EYE on Tues., May 15th.
We will thus complete the 30 days of Sha'ban and begin Ramadan Weds. evening with the first day of the fast on Thurs, May 17th.
#moonsighting
☽ The new moon of Jumada al-Awwal 1442 AH was sighted by naked-eye on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in locations across the world and U.S. (including VA, AZ, CA).
May Allah bless everyone in this beautiful month.
More info at
#JumadaAlAwwal
#MoonSighting
#hilal
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings reported Wednesday. We are thus completing 30 days of Jumada al-Thani. The new month of Rajab will begin Thursday night (first "day" Friday, Mar. 8)
#moonsighting
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings by naked-eye reported Fri., May 19. All negative reports across the US and world.
We're thus completing 30 days of Shawwal. The month of Dhu al-Qidah will begin Sat. night (first "day" Sun., May 21).
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
"What night/day of Ramadan is it?"
That, of course, depends upon when you started the month🙂.
For those of us who waited for naked-eye sightings on April 2, this chart can be helpful for keeping track during these blessed days & nights.
#LaylatulQadr
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Sha'ban (1445 AH) this Sat., Feb. 10.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#Moonsighting
#Hilal
#Shaban
No sightings Sunday, Safar to begin Mon. night (1st 'day' Tues.)
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Crescentwatch did not receive any positive naked-eye sighting reports for the new crescent moon (hilal) from anywhere on the evening of Sunday, August 4th. All reports
No new crescent moon (hilal) sightings reported Friday. We are thus completing 30 days of Rajab. The new month of Sha'ban will begin Saturday night (first "day" Sunday, April 7)
#moonsighting
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Muharram, and the new hijri year (1442 AH), on Weds., Aug. 19.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#hilal
LOOK for the new crescent moon (hilal) of Rabi al-Awwal (1442 AH) this Saturday, Oct. 17.
• Find your region on the visibility forecast chart below.
• Report your "naked eye" sighting efforts with us.
• More info at .
#moonsighting
#hilal
Look for new crescent moon (hilal) of Dhu al-Hijjah on Thursday evening, August 1st. Eid al-Adha potentially on Aug. 11 (the 10th of Dhu al-Hijjah)
More info
#moonsighting