There are very good chances of crescent visibility in most part of the world today, 26th May 2017. We will publish sighting reports as soon as we get them. Ramadan starts tomorrow, 27th May 2017 in all countries of the world. Ramadan Mubarak to all!

Crescent Sighting Reports - 26th May 2017

Australia:

1. Mr Abbas Aly from Imam Hasan Centre, Annangrove NSW - Not Seen

Mr Abbas Aly from Imam Hasan Centre, Annangrove NSW reported: On 26th May 2017 (Friday), the moon was not sighted. 1st day of Ramadhan will be Sunday 28th May 2017 Ramadhan Mubarak Source: Moonsighting

2. Engr Manzoor A Mian from Melbourne, VIC - Not Seen

Engr Manzoor A Mian from Melbourne, VIC reported: Crescent is not sighted today 26/5/17, Friday anywhere in Australia. It is announced that 1st of Ramadan will start on Sunday 28/5/17. Source: Moonsighting

3. Imam Abul Qasim Rizvi, Imam Juma Melbourne - Not Seen

Imam Abul Qasim Rizvi, Imam Juma Melbourne reported: Moon was not sighted anywhere in Australia (Melbourne,Sydney,Brisbane and Canberra) Therefore tomorrow Saturday 27th May will be the 30th of Shaban inshallah Sunday 28th May will be the 1st Ramadhan Ul Mubarak 1438. Source: Moonsighting

4. Dr Shabbir Ahmed, President of Qubaa association of Western Sydney, NSW - Not Seen

Dr Shabbir Ahmed, President of Qubaa association of Western Sydney, NSW reported: Today is Friday 26th of May. The Hilaal of RAMADAAN 1438 has NOT been sighted anywhere in Australia. Therefore, the month of RAMADAAN will commence from Sunday 28th of May 2017. Source: Moonsighting

5. Mr Moussa Khalife from Sydney, NSW - Not Seen

Mr Moussa Khalife from Sydney, NSW reported: We didn't sight the moon today even with the binoculars. We kept looking for more than half an hour but unfortunately the moon was not sighted. So tomorrow Saturday 27th of May will be 30th of Shaaban 1438H. Source: Moonsighting

6. Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in New South Wales State - Not Seen

Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Sydney City in New South Wales State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Algeria

1. Mr. from باب الظهراوي قمار City in وادي سوف State - Seen

Mr. from باب الظهراوي قمار City in وادي سوف State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Mr. Ahmad Reda Mami from سطيف City in سطيف State - Not Seen

Mr. Ahmad Reda Mami from سطيف City in سطيف State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Brunei Darussalam

1. Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Tutong State - Seen

Mr. Hazarry Haji Ali Ahmad from Bandar Seri Begawan City in Tutong State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Barbados:

1. Mr Mohammed Patel from Jama Masjid in Bridgetown - Seen

Mr Mohammed Patel from Jama Masjid in Bridgetown reported: Today, Friday 26th May, 2017, the crescent was clearly SEEN (approx. at 6:48 p.m.). We had 29 days of Sha'ban. Insha'Allah, the 1st of Ramadan will be on Saturday 27th May, 2017. Here is the photograph. Source: Moonsighting

Canada:

1. Mr Shahid Rashid from Mississauga, Ontario - Not Seen, but seen in Eastern locations:

Mr Shahid Rashid from Mississauga, Ontario reported: Now on May 26, it is few minutes to Maghrib time in Mississauga, ON. Our skies are completely covered by the clouds and there is no chance for sighting the moon. Based on confirmed sighting reports from multiple eastern locations, our local Masjid has announced 1st of of Ramadan tomorrow. May 27 (Saturday). Source: Moonsighting

Chile:

1. Mr Muhammad Sohail from Iquique - Seen

Mr Muhammad Sohail from Iquique reported: The moon has been seen at 18:35 on May 26 (Friday). First of Ramadan in chile is tomorrow, May 27 (Saturday). Source: Moonsighting

Egypt:

1. Dr Hisham M. Hamed from Cairo - Not Seen

Dr Hisham M. Hamed from Cairo reported: On Friday, May 26th, From 6th October City, 29.989922N,30.977140E, some 0.22° of Longitude west of Giza, Egypt, at ~200m above sea level. The masjid was just next to the observation point. This area has much better visibility than the Nile valley, in general. Apparent sunset was at 18:49. There was no sign of the Crescent at that time. The Sun reached a solar depression of 5° at ~19:10, by which time my colleague and I had returned from Maghrib prayer. I then began my observation, knowing that the subsolar limb of the Crescent, i.e it's brightest point was already lower than 3.6°. Despite excellent visibility, and low humidity(~16%), there was NO sign of the Crescent. Temperature was ~34°C, pressure was 1010mb. I ended the attempt at ~19:20. Source: Moonsighting

Ghana:

1. Mr Baba Abdulai from Tamale - Seen

Mr Baba Abdulai from Tamale reported: Date of sighting is Friday May 26, 2017. The crescent was seen by other people in other places. Confirmed reports came from Zabzugu, Saboba and Bawku. I was speaking on phone to my friend Musah Inusah (a voluntary staff of the Bawku Agric. Office) around 18:42 local time when suddenly he sighted the moon over there in Bawku. He started calling other people to come and see the crescent. Just before completing the report, my uncle Abdul Karim also called me at 18:54 from Yemo-Karaga Yapala, confirming that he too had seen it. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr Baba Abdulai from Tamale - Seen

Mr Malik Salifu Shaban from Garu Bawku reported: The crescent for Ramadan was seen today at Kugrago a suburb of Garu in the Upper East Region of Ghana at 6:30 local time. I was phoned in by Malam Ilyasu, Imam of Kugrago, in Garu. He said all members of the community saw the crescent. Sighting was also confirmed at Sabon Gari, a sector of Garu. The chief Imam of Ghana, Shaikh Nuhu Sharubtu had earlier announced Saturday 27th May 2017 to be the commencement of Ramadan. So Ghana observes fasting on Saturday inshaaAllah. Source: Moonsighting

Guyana:

1. Mr Fazal Mahmood from Corriverton, Berbice - Seen

Mr Fazal Mahmood from Corriverton, Berbice reported: The Central Moon Sighting Committee of Guyana (CMSCG) has declared the 1st of Ramadhaan 1438 AH to be on Saturday, 27th May, 2017 The new crescent for the Islamic lunar month of Ramadhaan 1438 AH was sighted on the evening of Friday, 27th May, 2017/ 29th Shabaan 1438 AH. Ramadhaan Mubarak ! Source: Moonsighting

2. Dr Muhammad Hafiz from Rose Hall Town, Berbice - Seen

Dr Muhammad Hafiz from Rose Hall Town, Berbice reported: The members of Rose Hall Town Masjid, Guyana easily observe the Hilaal on Friday, 26th May 2017 for Ramadan 1438 AH after sunset (6:22 PM Guyana Time). The moon was also observed in several Muslim Communities throughout Guyana, hence the first day of fasting will commence on Saturday, 27th May 2017. Source: Moonsighting

Germany:

1. Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann from Moerlenbach City in Hessen State - Seen

Eng. Gerhard Ahmad Kaufmann from Moerlenbach City in Hessen State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State - Seen

Eng. Martin Elsaesser from Munich City in Bavaria State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

India:

1. Mr Abdunnafi' Qasimi (Aalim) from Chennai - Not Seen

Mr Abdunnafi' Qasimi (Aalim) from Chennai reported: On May 26, 2017, Friday, in Tamil Nadu, the moon was not sighted. Qazi of Tamil Nadu Salahuddin Ayyubi announced that Ramadan begins on Sunday, May 28, 2017 Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr Yusuf Idara from New Delhi - Not Seen

Mr Yusuf Idara from New Delhi reported: Today Friday 26-May-2017 = 29-Shaabaan-1438 Hijri, the moon of Ramadan-1438 hijri was not sighted. I tried to see the moon at my home from 07:00 pm to 07:30 pm but the moon was not sighted because horizon was too cloudy. Kanpur Rooyat Hilal Committee officially declared that moon was not sighted, therefore, Ramadan will start on Sunday, May 28. Source: Moonsighting

3. Mr Siddik Nadvi (Nida-e-Haram), from Ahmedabad, Gujrat - Not Seen

Mr Siddik Nadvi (Nida-e-Haram), from Ahmedabad, Gujrat reported: Today Friday 26th May , 2017 = 29 Shaban 1438 Hijri, we tried to see the crescent of Ramdan 1438 Hijri at our Institute JAMIA KANZUL ULOOM at 6.25 pm to 7.00. The crescent was not seen. Source: Moonsighting

4. Mr Molvi Iqbalhusen Bokda from Godhra, Gujrat, Gujrat - Not Seen

Mr Molvi Iqbalhusen Bokda from Godhra, Gujrat reported: Moon for Ramadan was not seen today on 26th May 2017 (29th Sha'ababn) here at Godhra. Sky was clear. Friends from different places gave negative sighting report. All Hilal committees including Imarate Shariya Bihar, Delhi, Bhopal, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad declared that it will be 30th Sha'aban tomorrow on 27th May. Ramadan will start on 28th May all over India. Source: Moonsighting

Indonesia:

1. Mr AR Sugeng Riyadi from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java - Not Seen, but seen by CCD Imaging:

Mr AR Sugeng Riyadi from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java reported: The New (Waxing) Crescent of Ramadhan 1437AH was NOT SEEN on Friday, 26 May 2017 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. This event was attend by Team of Rowasiya and Kaukaba, and members of Solo Astro Club. However, the new crescent of Ramadhan 1438 AH was seen by CCD from Banten West Java by Team of LAPAN. The Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Sidang Isbath decided that Ramadhan 1st, 1438 A.H starts on Saturday, May 27th, 2017. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State - Seen by others

Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

3. Mr. Muhammad Yusuf from Kupang City in Nusa Tenggara Timur State - Seen

Mr. Muhammad Yusuf from Kupang City in Nusa Tenggara Timur State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

4. Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State - Seen by others

Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Iran:

1. Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State - Seen

Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Tabriz City in East Azerbaijan State - Not Seen

Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Tabriz City in East Azerbaijan State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Kenya:

1. Mr Hussein A Hussein from Mombasa - Seen

Mr Hussein A Hussein from Mombasa reported: Alhamdulillah the moon has been sighted in Mombasa, Lamu, and almost all parts of Kenya today, May 26 (Friday). Tommorrow its first of Ramadhan and the cheif kadhi has declared so. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr Mahmood Essa from Mombasa - Seen

Mr Mahmood Essa from Mombasa reported: I am happy to let you know that we were able to sight the crescent this evening, Friday 26/05/2017 and thus In sha Allaah, tomorrow, Saturday 27/05/2017 will be our first day of Ramadhan. I take this opportunity in wishing all Muslims , a Blessed, Healthy and Happy Ramadhan. Source: Moonsighting

Lebanon:

1. Dr Hadi Jaafar - Seen w/Binoculars

Dr Hadi Jaafar reported: I have just seen the moon with a pair of 7*50 binoculars this evening May 26th 2017 in Beirut, Lebanon. First sighting was at 8:00 PM at around 295 degrees from magnetic north. Moon horns between 1 and 6, extremely thin. Despite many attempts, I could not see it with the naked eye. Little haze on the western horizon. Watched it using the binoculars for around 15 minutes, trying to take some photos of it using Nikon SLR, before it faded away behind the red haze. Camera sensor could not capture it. So beautiful. Ramadan Kareem. Source: Moonsighting

Libya:

1. Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابس City in المدينة State - Seen

Eng. Mohamed Mogerby from طرابس City in المدينة State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Malaysia:

1. Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Melaka State - Not Seen

Mr. Kassim Bahali from Tanjung Bidara City in Melaka State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not seen by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Mr. Agku Bolkhizan Ahmad Thani from Labuan City in Labuan FT State - Seen

Mr. Agku Bolkhizan Ahmad Thani from Labuan City in Labuan FT State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Mauritius:

1. Mr Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola from Port Louis - Seen

Mr Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola from Port Louis reported: Moon has been sighted in Mauritius tonight Friday 26 May 2017 hence 1st day of Ramadan will be Saturday 27 May 2017. First reported visibility was at St Martin on the west at 6.03pm. Sunset was at 17.38pm and Moonset at 18.29pm. Sky was practically clear with few patches of Clouds. Source: Moonsighting

Morocco:

1. Mr Ehsan H. Hajar from Casablanca - Not Seen

Mr Ehsan H. Hajar from Casablanca reported: On May 26, 2017 (Friday) Meteorological conditions in Casablanca Morocco were not favorable for any sighting, sky was obscured by heavy clouds for the past few days. I was unable to spot any lighted object in the western sky. Habous ministry has announced that Ramadan crescent was seen and tomorrow Saturday will begin Ramadan. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr Khalid Chraibi from Casablanca - Seen

Mr Khalid Chraibi from Casablanca reported: I'm pleased to inform you that the Moroccan authorities have announced on Friday evening that the crescent of Ramadan had been observed. The month of ramadan therefore begins on Saturday May 27, 2017. Source: Moonsighting

3. Mr Zakaria Guelzim from Rabat - Seen by others

Mr Zakaria Guelzim from Rabat reported: I was not able to sight the new moon of Ramadan today 26-May, because of heavy clouds in the sky of Rabat. In a statement, the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs of Morocco said that the observation of the crescent of the month of Ramadan 1438de AH, was confirmed in the evening of Friday 29 Chaaban 1438 corresponding to 26 May 2017 . On this, 1 Ramadan 1438 AH corresponds to Saturday, May 27, 2017 Source: Moonsighting

Namibia:

1. Mr Ahmed Mohamed Barakah from Windhoek - Seen

Mr Ahmed Mohamed Barakah from Windhoek reported: on May 26 (Friday) Moon was sighted in numerous areas of windhoek. Ramadaan MI'm pleased to inform you that the Moroccan authorities have announced on Friday evening that the crescent of Ramadan had been observed. The month of ramadan therefore begins on Saturday May 27, 2017. With all my best wishes on this occasion. Ramadan Mubarak! Source: Moonsighting

New Zealand:

1. Dr Wajid Hussain from Palmerston North - Not Seen

Dr Wajid Hussain from Palmerston North reported: The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has announced that the moon of the month of Ramadan HAS NOT BEEN sighted today. Therefore "The First day of Ramadan will be Sunday the 28 of May" Inshallah. Source: Moonsighting

Nepal:

1. Mr Muhammad Aamir, Vice Secretary Nepali Jame Masjid Committee, Kathmandu - Not Seen

Mr Muhammad Aamir, Vice Secretary Nepali Jame Masjid Committee, Kathmandu reported: I was there to sight Ramadan crescent on Friday evening at 6:30 pm, half an hour before sunset along with few other reliable Muslims. We were trying to see the moon until 7:30 pm but were unable to see the moon. Even we didn’t get any sighting report from around the whole Nepal. So, Sunday 28th May 2017 has been declared as the first day of Ramadan 2017 in Nepal. Source: Moonsighting

Nigeria:

1. Dr Ismaila I. Ahmed from Osi, Kwara State - Seen

Dr Ismaila I. Ahmed from Osi, Kwara State reported: The Hilal of Ramadhan was sighted tonight, 26/05/2017 at Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria at about 7.30pm local time. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State - Seen

Mr. Qamarudeen Muhammad from Ilorin City in Kwara State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Oman:

1. Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from مرصد الفليج City in مسقط State - Seen

Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from مرصد الفليج City in مسقط State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Peru:

1. Mr Muhammad Shaiman Shafiq from Arequipa, Peru - Seen

Mr Muhammad Shaiman Shafiq from Arequipa, Peru reported: I AM giving the witness of moon sighting for the month of Ramadan 1438 AH by reciting the Kalima e Tayyaba according to the Sunnah of Prophet [LA ILAHA ILLALLAH MUHAMMADUR RASOOL ALLAH], I bear witness that I have sighted the moon of the islamc month of Ramadan 1438 AH, after maghrib today on May 26, 2017 the Friday at between 17:45 to 17:50 here in Arequipa, PERU (South America). Source: Moonsighting

Saudi Arabia:

1. Mr. Turki Alamri from Sewerqia City in Almadina State - Seen

Mr. Turki Alamri from Sewerqia City in Almadina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Mr. Turki Alamri from Sewerqia City in Almadina State - Seen

Mr. Turki Alamri from Sewerqia City in Almadina State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

3. Mr Khurram Imtiaz from Riyadh - Not Seen, but Officially announced Ramadan begins May 27 (Saturday):

Mr Khurram Imtiaz from Riyadh reported: I tried to find out Ramzan ul mubarik moon nearly in center of Riyadh KSA. Weather condition was not very clear so unable to find creasent of Ramdan. But as per official annoucement of KSA, tomorrow 27 May 2017, will be first Ramzan. Source: Moonsighting

4. Dr Ayyub Patel from Taif - Not Seen

Dr Ayyub Patel from Taif reported: We were on the way to Makkah coming from south Abha Tihama mountain Road. While close to Taif we tried to sight the hilal crescent moon for Ramadan but due to clouds we could not see it. Source: Moonsighting

Senegal:

1. Mr Niang Salim from Dakar - Seen

Mr Niang Salim from Dakar reported: The official information about Senegal beginning the Holy month of Ramadan 1438 was issued that Ramadan begins on Saturday, 27 May 2017. by the CONACOC “The National Commission of Moon Sighting" on National Radio & TV (RTS) & Public Media (WebNews). Source: Moonsighting

South Africa:

1. Mr Rashid Motala from Durban - Seen

Mr Rashid Motala from Durban reported: On the evening of Friday 26th May 2017, the Hilaal WAS sighted in South Africa (many locations). Therefore Ramadaan 1438 will commence on Saturday, 27th May 2017 in South Africa. Ramadaan Mubaruk to all. Source: Moonsighting

2. Dr Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town - Seen

Dr Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town reported: Ramadan Hilaal sighted by naked-eye this Friday (26/5/17) evening in Cape Town at 16:18 LT (sunset 15:47). The 1st day of the Holy month of Ramadan will correspond with the Gregorian 27 May 2017. Source: Moonsighting

3. Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State - Seen

Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Cape State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Spain:

1. Mr Gabriel Jairodín Riaza from Madrid - Not Seen but Official Announcement is Seen:

Mr Gabriel Jairodín Riaza from Madrid reported: The moon was not seen by naked eye on Friday 26 May 2017, with the horizon mostly cloudy. Announcement: The Islamic Commission of Spain announces that Saturday, 27 May 2017, is the first day of the holy month Ramadan 1438. Source: Moonsighting

Sri Lanka:

1. Mr Mohamed Shakir from Galle - Seen

Mr Mohamed Shakir from Galle reported: On May 26, Friday the horizon was mostly cloudy and the new moon was not sighted by us today. But according All Ceylon Jamiyathul Ullama the Hilaal (Crescent) for the Month of Ramadhaan 1438 HAS BEEN SIGHTED. Therefore tomorrow will be the 1st day of Ramadhan 1438 in Srilanka. This is exactly as is calculated by us that you can see in the visibility curve. Source: Moonsighting

2. Mr Abdurrrahman Razeen from Colombo - Seen

Mr Abdurrrahman Razeen from Colombo reported: Today 26-05-2017CE=29-08-1438AH is the sighting day for the month of Ramadan 1438AH in Srilanka. I was in Colombo Grand Mosque.The sky was totally cloudy in Colombo. The parameters at Colombo are Sun set:6:20pm. Moon set:7:01pm. Lag=41minutes. The prediction of the astronomers=Crescent can be sighted if the atmosphere is clear. Hilaal sighting groups was arranged right round the country. A positive sighting report from one of the sighting group was recieved to CGM Hilaal Committee which is situated east coast called Nilaveli. The coordination is Lat-8d 41" Long 81d 11". sunset=6:17pm, Moonsighted at 6:35pm. The orientation was 3-7 o'clock. The crescent was sighted by Moulavi Muaad, Bro. Ramzeen and Bro.Rafeeq. All 3 of them are frequent sighters for the last 2 years. According to my experience this sighting is doubtful but we have to accept it due for their consistent effort in moonsighting every month and their info was almost equal to the parameters. Hence it was decided at the Hilaal Committee conference at CGM which was presided by the CGMH Committee Deputy president Moulana Abdul Hameed (Bahji) along with ACJU and MRCA to complete the proceeding month as 29 days and start the month of Ramadan on 27-5-2017CE. Source: Moonsighting

3. Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from colombo-04 City in western province State - Seen by others

Mr. Abdul Rahman Razeen from colombo-04 City in western province State mentioned that the sky was totally cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Tanzania:

1. Mr Hamza Rijal from Zanzibar - Seen

Mr Hamza Rijal from Zanzibar reported: The Hilaal for Ramadaan was sighted this evening in Pemba sister island of Unguja at the place called Magumashi Mawe Matatu. The official first day of Ramadhan 1438 AH will correspond with Saturday, 27 May, 2017 in all part of East Africa; include Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda. Source: Moonsighting

Tunisia:

1. Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس State - Seen

Mr. AlTayyeb AlSahili from حمام الأنف City in بن عروس State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was seen by naked eye, the crescent was seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

Trinidad and Tobago:

1. Umar Abdullah from Bon Accord, Tobago - Seen

Umar Abdullah from Bon Accord, Tobago reported: The crescent moon to commence the month of Ramadhaan 1438 AH was looked for after the sunset of Friday 26th May 2017. Reports from all committees locally and regionally, confirm that the moon was SIGHTED. All reports has declared that the month of Sha’baan 1438 AH has completed 29 days. Therefore, the 1st night of Ramadhaan 1438 AH and Taraaweeh will be the night of Friday 26th May 2017 and the first day of Ramadhaan 1438 AH will be the day of Saturday 27th May 2017. Location: lat: 10 35 long: 61 21; Time of Sunset: 18:22:15; Time of first appearance of the crescent: 18:39; Pressure: 1,004.3; Temperature: 28.3 °C; Relative humidity: 42.3%. Source: Moonsighting

UK:

1. Mrs Jamilah Amal from Liverpool - Not Seen

Mrs Jamilah Amal from Liverpool reported: On May 26 (Friday) the hilal was not sighted by naked eye. I observed horizon which was hazy and partly cloudy from approximately 21:27 to 22:00. Observation location Queens Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool, U.K. Source: Moonsighting

2. Qamar Uddin from York - Not Seen but Accepted Morocco sighting

Qamar Uddin from York reported: The Hilal of Ramadan was not seen in York (UK) on Friday 26/5/2017, but we did receive a positive sighting report fax from Morocco at 9.25 pm BST, Alhamdulillah. Source: Moonsighting

3. Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State - Not Seen

Eng. Qamar Uddin from York City in North Yorkshire State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was hazy, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

USA:

1. Mr Mohamedraza H.Janmohamed from Sanford FL - Seen

Mr Mohamedraza H.Janmohamed from Sanford FL reported: The Moon-sighting Sub-committee wishes to inform the community that the new crescent for Mahe Ramadhan was sighted in Orlando, FL, as well as many other cities on Friday, May 26, 2017. Therefore, SATURDAY, MAY 27th , 2017 is established as the 1ST Day of Mahe Ramadhan 1438 AH. Source: Moonsighting

2. The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America - Seen

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announceD: Saturday, May 27th, 2017, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, 1438 A.H. for the entire region of North America. This determination is based on the fact that there WERE verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Friday, May 26th, 2017, from many locations. Source: Moonsighting

3. Imam Hamid Quraishi Imam Islamic Center of Winona (ICW) Winona MN - Not Seen

Imam Hamid Quraishi Imam Islamic Center of Winona (ICW) Winona MN reported: On May 26, 2017, Friday, in Winona, MN, USA, the crescent of Ramadan 1438 was not visible with naked eye due to scattered cloudy condition. ICW has determined that Saturday, 27 May 2017, will be the first day of holy month of Ramadan 1438based on sighting else where in the country. Source: Moonsighting

4. Dr Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg VA - Seen

Dr Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg VA reported: This evening (Friday, May 26), the crescent moon was sighted in Blacksburg, VA (Lat: 37° 15' 40" N, Lng: 80° 26' 56" W, and elevation: 646 meters). I arrived at my sighting location (the Blacksburg Middle School) at 7:19 pm EDT (sunset: 8:32 pm). The western horizon was clear with a few passing clouds. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon, hoping to see the crescent prior to sunset. That did not happen. Later, a friend joined me; he was using a pair of 10X50 binoculars. The first binocular sighting was at 8:36 pm followed by the first naked eye sighting at 8:40 pm. The crescent was thin but easy to spot. The horns were at 1:30 and 6:30 O'clock (1:30;4:00;6:30). We left our sighting location for another place. We continued our sighting there till 9:14 pm when we left for home. At that time the moon was still about 2 degrees above the horizon (moonset: 9:35 pm). At 8:35 pm, the temperature, dew point, relative humidity, and pressure were 66.4 F, 51.8 F, 59%, and 30.00 in, respectively. Source: Moonsighting

5. Mr Shahnoor Syed, On Behalf of Mahdavia Ruiyat e Hilal of Chicago, IL - Seen

Mr Shahnoor Syed, On Behalf of Mahdavia Ruiyat e Hilal of Chicago, IL, reported: Alhamdulillah, we have received Hilal sighting report by naked eyes from multiple locations across mainland USA. As such the 1st of Ramzanul Mubarak will be on Saturday, May 27, 2017. May Allah reward our Shahideen- moon sighting volunteers who made an effort to sight the Hilal, Ameen. Mahdavia Ruiyat-e-Hilal, 2600 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, USA Source: Moonsighting

6. Mr Waseem Rizvi from Saginaw TX - Seen

Mr Waseem Rizvi from Saginaw TX reported: I saw the moon this evening here in Saginaw Tx. at 21:11pm. It was about 300 degree northwest. Source: Moonsighting

Zambia:

1. Moulana Imtiyaz Misbahi Azhari Imam of Masjid Noor-e-Muhammadi Lusaka - Seen

Moulana Imtiyaz Misbahi Azhari Imam of Masjid Noor-e-Muhammadi Lusaka reported: On May 26, Friday, the moon was sighted in LUSAKA ZAMBIA. Tomorrow SATURDAY 27th may is 1st Ramadan ul Mubarak Source: Moonsighting

Zimbabwe:

1. Mr Ayub Mahomed from Harare - Seen

Mr Ayub Mahomed from Harare reported: Moon sighted in Zimbabwe today, 26 May (Friday). Tomorrow Saturday 27 May 2017 is 1st Ramadan inshallah. Source: Moonsighting

United Arab Emirates:

1. Eng. Mohammad Odeh from العين City in أبوظبي State - Seen

Eng. Mohammad Odeh from العين City in أبوظبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not sought by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP

2. Eng. Mohammad Odeh from العين City in أبوظبي State - Seen

Eng. Mohammad Odeh from العين City in أبوظبي State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was clear, the crescent was not seen by naked eye, the crescent was not sought by binocular, the crescent was seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging Source: ICOP