Ramadan 1426

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) occurs on Monday 03 October 2005, InshAllah, at 10:28 UT. On this day it is either impossible or not possible to see the NEW crescent from almost all parts of the world. Because the Moonset occurs BEFORE Sunset in the eastern parts of the world, or the Moonset occurs at or after very few minutes of Sunset in the rest parts of the world! The only location which has a possibility to see the crescent (with optical aid) on Monday 03 October is the western parts of the Pacific Ocean.
On Tuesday 04 October 2005, the program Accurate Times by Mohammad Odeh, shows that the visibility of the NEW crescent according to Odeh criterion is still difficult in many countries. The crescent will still not visible in Northern parts of Asia, most parts of Europe and northern parts of North America. It should be visible with optical aid from parts of Asia, southern parts of Europe and parts of North America. It can be seen by naked eye (or still by optical aid only) from Australia, Southern Asia, Northern Africa and USA. It should be easily seen by naked eye from South Africa, Central and South America.

Ramadan Crescent Visibility on Monday 03 October 2005



Ramadan Crescent Visibility on Tuesday 04 October 2005




For more information on the Visibility of Ramadan Crescent for 1426 AH and for official announcements regarding the beginning of Ramadan around the world, visit http://www.icoproject.org/icop/ram26.html.

The Muslim Association of Hawaii will post an official announcement regarding the beginning of Ramadan Monday after 8 PM after a decision has been made based upon any possible sightings and the decision of the Imam.