Moonsighting for Shawwal 1438
1438 AH
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Al urjoonul qadeem of Ramadan 1438: June 24, & June 23, 2017

On right is the old Crescent Moon (End of Ramadan 1438 AH), June 23, 2016 (not the new moon to start the new month), (Photo on the right is provided by IRSHAD SAIT N. M. (PRESIDENT HIJRI COMMITTEE OF INDIA. The moon seen at 05:16 IST today ?- ?Friday 29th Ramdhaan 1438 (23rd June 2017) from Palayamkottai, Tirunelveli (India) by Br. Mohamed Hussain. Lat: 08�42'51"N :& Long: 77�44'26"E ). Time: 05:16 am IST. The Altitude was less than and horns were at 5-9 O'clock. Click on the photo on the right to see full size.

MCW Member Mr AR Sugeng Riyadi from Rowsiya Observatory, Surakarta Central Java reported: This is decreasing moon that was sighted in Indnesia at Fajr time on June 23, 2017. Click on the photo above to see full size.





New Crescent Moon of Shawwal 1438:

The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on Saturday June 24, 2017 at 2:31 UT. On June 24, the moon can be seen with difficulty in Chile and other countries in South and Central America. On June 24, good possibility of sighting is in Peru, Ecuador, Hawaii and Polynesian Islands. On June 25, the moon can be seen easily in the whole world (See visibility curves).

The earliest authentic sighting of the new crescent by naked eye was from from MCW Member, Muhammad Sohail, Iquique Chile. Saudi Arabia officially announced Eid on June 25,2017 (Sunday), without saying that the moon was sighted.

On June 24 countries like Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia announced That Eid is Sunday, June 25. What most people in the world don't understand that none of these country's Official Announcement mentioned moon has been sighted. People are asking Moonsighting.com, "Is your data incorrect or are the official announcements incorrect? Could you please elaborate?". The answer is that none of these country's Official Announcement mentioned moon has been sighted. Newspapers have reported these announcements in their own words that moon has been sighted, which is incorrect.


June 24, 2017 (Saturday):

  • Barbados:

    1. Seen: MCW member Mr Mohammed Patel from Bridgetown reported: I am reporting from Jama Masjid in Bridgetown, Barbados for today, Saturday 24th June, 2017. Crescent SIGHTED REGIONALLY. Therefore we had 29 days of Ramadan. Insha'Allah, the 1st of Shawwal will be on Sunday, 25th June, 2017.

  • Canada:

    1. Not Seen: Mr Shahid Rashid from Missisauga, Ontario reported: I and my son went for sighting at 8:55PM. Today sunset was at 9:05 and moonset after 9:30 and skies were generally very clear. I was very excited to have those conditions in addition to the age of moon. Rare commodity in this part! We tried for long time also used binocular. But we were not able to sight.

    2. Not Seen: MCW member Mr HiMY SYeD from Vancouver, British Columbia reported: On June 24, more than a dozen brothers representing different Masjids from across Metro Vancouver attempted a moonsighting. Imams and congregants representing British Columbia Muslim Association, Masjid Al-Hidaya (Port Coquitlam), Ajyal Islamic Centre (Vancouver), and myself representing 30 Masjids Project. We met one hour before Maghrib at the Gordon MacMillan Southam Observatory. around 9:22 p.m. PDT.
      Due to a software and mechanical issue with the Observatory's telescope we learned that they would not be able to position it in time for an attempt within the window of time for a possible moonsighting between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. The astronomers on duty this evening were able to calculate that there was only a 1% chance for a possible moonsighting anyway, and then only with telescopes. After a short shura, it was decided to drive to the nearest and highest point within the City of Vancouver, beside the Bloedel Conservatory in Queen Elizabeth Park. After praying Maghrib, we spent about 20 minutes searching for the moon, both with our eyes, and with long lens cameras. Not one of us saw the moon.
      All he masjids and Islamic Organizations who were represented in our Moonsighting Attempt, are following Global moonsighting for determination of Eid Al Fitr on Sunday June 25 2017 in Vancouver.

  • Chile:

    1. Seen: MCW member Mr Muhammad Sohail from Iquique reported: The Hilaal for Shawwal 1438 AH was seen today Saturday, 24th June, 2017 after sunset and was also seen by Br. Muhammad Younus in Iquique. It was also reported that it was also seen in Paraguay by Sheikh Hassan Abdullah.

  • China:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Dr Musa�Minhai from Linxia Gansu Province reported: On June 24, now Sunset time is 8:26 in Linxia city. I and thirty Imams tried to see cresent with a astronomical telescope. But we did not seen it. Authorities decided that Shawwal 1st, 1438 A.H starts on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

  • Colombia:

    1. Seen within the region: Mr Victor Nasser Suraez from Bogota reported: The crescent moon of Shawwal was not seen from Bogota, Colombia, but based on reliable sighting reports from official sources in Chile and Guayana, Al-Qurtubi Center has declared for Eid to be celebrated tomorrow Sunday the 25th of June in Colombia.

  • Ghana:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Baba Abdulai from Tamale reported: On June 24, Not Seet, Period of sighting 18:01 to 18:48. Also I heard that the office of the National Chief Imam has declared Monday June 26 as Eid. As at 18:04 local time the sun had already vanished behind clouds. Moon lag time was around 33 minutes. The whole sky was cloudy from north to south and east to west. Moon age as at sunset time in Tamale was around 16 hours after conjunction. Sighting location Sagnerigu, Tamale.

  • Guyana:

    1. Seen: MCW member Dr Muhammad Hafiz from Rose Hall Town, Berbice reported: My brother Muraad Hafiz reported that the Hilaal for Shawwal was observed by 2 members of Rose Hall Town Masjid in Guyana after sunset on Saturday, 24th June, 2017 and it was also observed in Essequibo, Guyana. Hence, Eid Ul Fitir will be in Guyana Sunday, 25th June, 2017.

    2. Seen: MCW member Mr Fazal Mahmood from Corriverton, Berbice Guyana reported: On June 24, Moon was sighted in Essequibo, Guyana after Maghrib.

  • Indonesia:

    1. Not Seen: but Officially Announced. MCW member Mr AR Sugeng Riyadi from Assalaam Observatory, Surakarta Central Java reported: The Hilal of Shawal 1438 AH was NOT SIGHTED on Saturday, June 24th, 2017 from my location Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia because the sky was totally hazy. This event was attended by Team of 9 people from Muhammadiyah University of Purwokerto :
      However, based on the "reports" from Kupang and Gresik, the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia in the Sidang Isbath decided that Shawwal 1st, 1438 A.H starts on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

  • Kenya:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Ali Mohamed from Mombasa reported: Today, June 24 (29th Ramadhan 1438 hijrah), the crescent of shawwal not sighted. The Chief Kadhi of Kenya has officially announced tomorrow Sunday will be 30th of Ramadhan.

    2. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Mahmood Essa from Mombasa reported: On June 24, I tried to observe the new cresent with binoculars but it was quite cloudy and I was not able to see it. Thus , Alhamdullilah we have completed 30 days of Ramadhaan , and Monday 26/06/2017 will in sha Allaah be the first day of Shawwal.

    3. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Ali Mohamed from Mombasa reported: Today Saturday 24th June, 2017 = 29 Ramadhan 1438 Hijri, I my self tried to see the crescent of Sawwal 1438 Hijri at Mombasa, Kenya but the crescent was not seen. The Chief Kadhi of Kenya has announced that Idd ul Fitr will fall on Monday 26th June. Tomorrow Insha'Allah we complete 30 days of Ramadhan.

  • Libya:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Dr Nuri Alfasi reported: On June 24, there was no confirmation that the Shawwal crescent was seen in Libya. However, The Ifta Authority of Libya in the capital Tripoli made an official announcement and declared Eid will be on Sunday 25 June 20016 based on the countries decisions.

  • Mauritius:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola from Port Louis reported: On June 24, Saturday, moon was not sighted in Mauritius. We are thus completing 30 days of Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Monday the 26th June 2017.

  • Morocco:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Khalid Chraibi from Casablanca reported: I am pleased to inform you that the Moroccan authorities have announced that the new moon wasn't observed on Saturday June 24. Therefore, the 1st Shawwal 1438 will correspond to Monday June 26, 2017.

  • Morocco:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Zakaria Guelzim from Rabat reported: I was not able to sight the new moon of Shawwal after Maghreb of 24 june, with naked Eyes and with tekescope (102 mm of diameter and 1300 mm of focale). There were 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 Shawwal 1438 AH, was not confirmed in the evening of saturday 29 Ramadan 1438 corresponding to 24 june 2017 . On this, 1 Shawwal 1438 AH corresponds to Monday, June 26, 2017

  • Paraguay:

    1. Seen: Sheikh Hassan Abdullah from Paraguay reported: The Hilaal for Shawwal 1438 AH was seen today Saturday, 24th June, 2017 after sunset in Paraguay.

  • Spain:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Yasin Puertas from Melilla reported: I am pleased to inform you that the Moroccan authorities have announced that the new moon wasn't observed on Saturday June 24. Therefore, the 1st Shawwal 1438 will correspond to Monday June 26, 2017.

  • Namibia:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Ahmed Mohamed Barakah from Windhoek reported: For June 24, negative sighting results throughout Namibia. Ramadan shall now be a 30 day lunar month. Eid-ul Fitr is on Monday, 26 June 2017

  • Saudi Arabia:

    1. Officially Announced: MCW member Mr Muhammad H Zulqarnain from Riyadh reported: JEDDAH: Sunday, June 25, is the first day of Eid Al-Fitr in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court announced.

  • South Africa:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Shakil Vayani from Witbank reported: Today, June 24, moon was not sighted in South Africa. No one in South Africa reported any sighting either. Eid UL fitr will be on Monday 26 June 2017, InShaAllah.

    2. Not Seen: MCW member Dr Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town reported: For June 24, negative sighting results throughout Southern Africa including Cape Town. Ramadan shall now be a 30 day lunar month. Eid-ul Fitr is on Monday, 26 June 2017.

    3. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Rashid Motala from Durban reported: On the evening of Saturday, 24th June 2017, the Hilaal was NOT sighted in South Africa. Therefore Shawwaal 1438 will commence on Monday, 26th June 2017 in South Africa.

  • Spain:

    1. Announced: MCW member Mr Gabriel Jairod�n Riaza from Madrid reported: Islamic Commission of Spain, announced that Sunday, 25 June 2017, is the first day of Shawwal 1438 and Eid ul-Fitr.

  • Sri Lanka:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Nular Bary from Colombo reported: Today 29th. of Ramadan 1438,(24/6/2017) evening the Colombo western sky was cloudy and New Moon of Shawwal was not sighted anywhere in Sri Lanka Hence The Colombo Grand Mosque Hellal Committee announced to complete the month of Ramada with 30 days and celebrate the Eid Dul Alha on Monday 26th. June 2017.

    2. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Abdurrrahman Razeen from Colombo reported: Today 24-06-2017CE=29-09-1438AH is the sighting day for the month of Shawwal 1438AH in Srilanka. I was in Colombo Grand Mosque.The sky was totally cloudy in Colombo.
      - Sunset: 18:29 LT T. Moon Age: +12H 11M
      - Moonset: 18:49 LT Moon Lag Time: +00H 20M
      The prediction of the astronomers=Not Visible Even With Optical Aid. To avoid erroneous, Hilaal sighting groups was arranged right round the country. Each and every group reported negative sighting but just 15 minutes after Sunset a sighting report came from one of the sighting group which is situated east coast called Nilaveli. The same place which testified the positive sighting for the month of Ramadan. As we knew it is impossible for naked eye sighting we cross checked by questioning them and we came to know there were 14 brothers have been appointed by ACJU Nilaveli division to be present at the sighting place. While these 14 of them were present another 2 brothers have joined them for sighting whom they have no experience in Hilaal sighting. As these 2 claimed sighting while others didn't so these 2 brothers phoned straight away to the Colombo Grand Mosque without the consent of the group leader Moulavi Muaad. In this regard it took time to settle the issue as the the brothers whom were appointed for sighting explained to them as what they claimed was not the hilaal and rejected it at the place itself. The Hilaal Committee conference at CGM which comprises CGM Trustees,CGM Hilaal Committee,ACJU Hilaal Committee,representatives of MRCA and Memeon Masjid decided under the leadreship of the CGMH Committee Deputy president Moulana Abdul Hameed (Bahji) along with ACJU and MRCA to complete the proceeding month as 30 days and start the month of Shawwal on 26-6-2017CE.

  • Tanzania:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Hamza Rijal from Tiny Island of Zanzibar reported: In the tiny Island of Zanzibar the Hilaal of Shawwal has not been sighted anywhere on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Therefore, the month of Shawwal will start from Monday, June 26, 2017.

  • Trinidad and Tobago:

    1. Seen within the region: MCW member Umar Abdullah from Bon Accord, Tobago reported: The crescent moon to commence the month of Shawwaal 1438 AH was looked for after the sunset of Saturday 24th June 2017. Reports from all committees locally and regional confirm that the moon was seen within the region. (The moon was confirmed SIGHTED in Guyana).
      We have accepted these reports and has declared that the month of Ramadhaan 1438 AH will complete 29 days and the 1st night of Shawwaal 1438 AH is the night of Saturday 24th June 2017, and the first day of Shawwaal and Eid ul Fitr 1438 AH is the day of Sunday 25th June 2017.

  • Turkey:

    1. Not Seen: but Officially Announced. MCW member Mr Muhammed Cevad Turan from Intanbul reported: As expected new crescent of Shawwal not seen in Turkey. However Religion Affairs Ministry of Turkey (Ahl Sunnah) officially announced that 25th June 2017 is 1st Shawwal (Eid Fitr) based on calculations. Also CABIR (Turkish Shia Ulama Community) officially announced that 25th June 2017 is 1st Shawwal (Eid Fitr) based on calculations.

  • UK:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Saraj Qazi from Luton, Bedfordshire reported: Markazi Jamat Ahle Sunnat UK & Overseas Trust, the oldest Sunni Jamat in the United Kingdom, made the following announcement: Due to NO GENUINE MOON SIGHTING, anywhere in the world, including Morocco. It was decided that 30 days of Ramadhan will be completed and 1st of Shawaal will be on Monday 26th June 2017. The decision was by Qazi Abdul Aziz Chishti, Secretary General, Markazi Jamat Ahle Sunnat UK & Overseas Trust.

    2. Not Seen: Wifaqul Ulama Administrator from UK reported: On June 24, Moon was not sighted anywhere in Britain. Moon was also not sighted in Morocco, our closest Muslim country and further away in South Africa. Wifaqul Ulama have therefore decided that 30 days of Ramadhan 1438 will be completed and Shawwal 1438 will begin from Monday, the 26th of June 2017.

  • USA:

    1. Seen w/Binoculars only : MCW member Dr Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg VA reported: This evening (Saturday, June 24), 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 around sunset (sunset: 8:46 pm EDT). The western horizon was partly cloudy. Using a pair of binoculars (7X50), I started scanning the horizon, hoping to see the crescent in the openings. After a few minutes, a friend of mine and his son joined me; he was using a pair of 10X50 binoculars. The first binocular sighting was at 9:06 pm. The crescent was very thin and by that time close to the horizon. The horns were at about 2:00 and 7:00 O'clock (2:00;4:30;7:00). We continued our sighting till 9:10 pm when the moon was no longer visible and perhaps setting behind the distant mountains (moonset: 9:21 pm). I did not try naked eye sighting since the time was very short and perhaps very difficult if not impossible to sight the crescent without binoculars.

    2. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Sayyed Rahman from Jamaica NY reported: The crescent of shawwal 1438 hijri could not be sighted on Saturday 24th June 2017 Jamaica New York. The sky was clear. Inshaallah we will celebrate Eid ul fitr on Monday.

    3. Seen w/Binoculars only: MCW member Mr Mohammed Yahya Shaikh from Anaheim CA reported: Allhamdulillah the moon for Shawaal was seen with 8X42 binoculars on June 24 at 8:22 PM PST from Anaheim, CA. I was with Br. Nisar who also saw the Hilal until 8:32 PM PST when the moon disappeared behind the urban landscape. The visible arc was very lightly illuminated between 1:30 and 6:30 and hence could not be seen to a naked eye.

    4. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Mohamedraza H.Janmohamed from Sanford FL reported: The Moonsighting Sub-committee of Shi'a community did not find any reports of sighting the new crescent on June 24 and therefore, EID-UL-FITR, the 1st Day of Mahe Shawwal, 1438 AH is established as MONDAY, JUNE 26TH, 2017.

    5. Updated Report Seen: MCW member Mr Mohamedraza H.Janmohamed from Sanford FL reported: Based on confirmed and verified reports of sighting the new crescent in Southern California � and further based on our sharing of the horizon, The Moonsighting Sub-committee wishes to inform the community that there were verified reports of sighting the new crescent on Saturday in Southern California and based on the ruling of Ayatullah Sistani of sharing horizon, therefore, EID-UL-FITR, the 1st Day of Mahe Shawwal, 1438 AH is established as SUNDAY, JUNE 25TH, 2017.

    6. Seen: Mr Mustafa S. Hassan, Executive Director, Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya from Fairfax VA reported: The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces that the crescent moon was sighted by the naked eye during the sunset of Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Southern California. Based on this sighting, and the opinion of Sayyid Sistani regarding Multiplicity of Horizons, the first day of the month of Shawwal, 1438 A.H (Eid al-Fitr) will be June 25 (Sunday).

    7. Seen with Binoculars only: MCW member Mr Mirza Shahid Basravi from Anaheim CA reported: I saw the New Moon, earlier in the evening, Saturday, June 24th, 2017, in Anaheim Hills, Ca, at approx. 8:20 pm. The geometric Sunset (center of the Sun meeting the horizon) in Anaheim/Irvine was at 8:04 pm. I first saw the crescent with my 10 x 50 binoculars, and then viewed with my 7 x 35 binoculars. The tips of the crescent were pointing towards 1 O'Clock and 7 O'Clock. I was consistently able to see it with the binoculars till about 8:35 pm. There was one other person with me who saw it with binoculars as well.

    8. Seen: Mr Seyyed Ali Hedayat Mofidi from Salt Lake City, UT reported: My wife and I went to observe the moon from Salt Lake City, Utah. After azan, we took some photos of the horizon trying to find the moon and we observed the moon through the photos. In order to confirm the photos, I looked through the camera and I could see the very thin crescent of the moon.Click on the photo on the right to see full size. The pictures were taken on June 24. In the first picture (IMG_0089) the moon is at the bottom left of the photo, where the tree branches are pointing at. for the second picture, I changed my location to make sure the moon is not behind the trees. after seeing it through the camera, I took the picture. The moon can be seen at the bottom center of the image. Since there were very few observations in North America, I thought I should send this report and photos to you.

  • Zambia:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Moulana Imtiyaz Misbahi Azhari Imam of Masjid Noor-e-Muhammadi Lusaka reported: Today, June 24, moon was not sighted in Lusaka, Zambia. Eid ul fitr will be on Monday. 26 June 2017.

  • Zimbabwe:

    1. Not Seen: MCW member Mr Ayub Mahomed from Harare reported: Today, June 24, moon was not sighted in Zimbabwe. Eid UL fitr will be on Monday, 26 June 2017.

June 25, 2017 (Sunday):

  • Australia:

    1. Seen: MCW member Dr Shabbir Ahmed, President of Qubaa association of Western Sydney, NSW and MCW member Engr Manzoor A Mian from Melbourne, VIC reported: The Hilaal of SHAWWAAL has been sighted in Sydney. Therefore, the month of SHAWWAAL will commence from Monday 26th of June 2017. Therefore EID UL FITR will be tomorrow 26th of June 2017.

    2. Seen: MCW member Imam Abul Qasim Rizvi, Imam Juma Melbourne reported: Alhumdulillah moon was sighted in Brisbane and Sydney.Inshallah tomorrow Monday 26th June will be Eid Ul Fitr.

    3. Seen: MCW member Mr Moussa Khalife from Sydney, NSW reported: Today Sunday 25th of June 2017 we sighted shawal crescent in sydney Australia. The moon was quite high and easily seen by so many groups all over Sydney. So tomorrow Monday 26th of June is eid al fitr which is 1st of shawal 1438H.

  • Fiji Islands:

    1. Seen: Mr Muhammed Shamim Ali from Fiji reported: According to announcement from Fiji Muslim League, the moon has been sighted in many parts of Fiji and Eid-al-Fitr will be on Monday 26th June 2017.

  • France:

    1. Seen: MCW member Mr Rida Roty from Caen/Normandy/France reported: Today on 25 June 2017, the hilal of Shawwal has been sighted in Caen/France. Click on the photo on the right to see full size.

  • India:

    1. Seen many places in India: MCW member Mr Yusuf Idara from New Delhi reported: Today Sunday 25-June-2017 = 29-Ramadan-1438 Hijri. I and my family tried to see the moon at my home from 07:30 pm to 08:00 pm but the moon was not sighted because horizon was too cloudy. But seen in mewat, haryana Bulandshahar, Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. In Sha Allah 1st Shawwal-1438 will be 26th of June-2017 in New Delhi.

    2. Seen: MCW member Dr Sayyad Mohd Arshi from Dehradun reported: In Dehradun, 25th June 2017 is 29th Ramazan ul Mubarak 1438 hijri (Sunday) me & my family tried to see the moon of Shawwal at my home from 07:40 pm to 08:00 pm moon was not sighted because Horizon was to cloudy. On the Basis of Delhi Observation 26th May 2017 (Monday) will be the First day of Shawwal 1438 hijri in Dehradun.

  • Nepal:

    1. Seen: Mr Ihsan Malik, Incharge Da'wah Resource Centre, Da'wah Academy, IIU Islamabad, reported: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated on Monday, June 26, 2017, in the whole country of Nepal.

  • New Zealand:

    1. Seen: MCW member Dr Wajid Hussain from Palmerston North reported: The moon of Shawal has been sighted in New Zealand. The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) has announced that Eidul Fitre will be on Monday 26 June 2017.

  • Pakistan:

    1. Seen: MCW member Mr Muhammad Tahir from Faisalabad reported: Today on 25 June 2017, 29th Ramazan, Moon has been sighted in many parts of country and it has been seen in Faisalabad Area of Pakistan for more than half an hour. Moon sighting has been verified and announced by Central Roit-e-hilal committee of Pakistan after receiving many evidence from all over the country.

    2. Seen: MCW member Dr Ismail Dehwar from Balochistan reported: Shawal 1438 moon was seen today on 08:10 pm here locally at Pringabad in Pakistan in 1-7 position. Horizon was too much hazy with this reason it was so late. Before this Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Pakistan announced that Shawal moon seen all across the Pakistan and nation will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitar tomorrow on Monday 26th June 2017. Like past KPK Province of Pakistan celebrated Eid today on 25th Sunday because they have seen the crescent last night.

    3. Seen: MCW member Captain Tahir Gul Hasan from Lahore reported: LOCATION: Lahore: DATE: Sunday 25 June 2017
      Coordinates of observation site: N31.5/ E 074.4
      CONCLUSION: Waxing crescent was SEEN (for Shawwal 1438 A.H.)
      OBSERVATION TIME: 19:35 PST: Azimuth: 286 degrees: Altitude: 05 degrees above the horizon
      WEATHER: Cloudless (with the usual dust haze just above the horizon): ORIENTATION: from 1 O'clock to 7 O'clock
1st Day of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) in Different Countries (Updated when information is available)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Afghanistan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Albania (Follow Saudi)
????Algeria (Follow ??????)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Angola (follow Turkey)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Armenia (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Australia (Lebanese & Turkish communities follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Australia (Indian and Pakistani community follow Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Austria (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Azerbaijan (Follow Iran)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Bahrain (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Bangladesh (Follow announcement from any Muslim Country)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Bangladesh (One group - Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Barbados (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Belgium (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Bolivia (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Bosnia and Hercegovina (Follow Turkey)
????Brunei (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Bulgaria (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Burkina Faso (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Canada (Toronto Hilal Committee)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Canada (FCNA/ISNA - Fiqh Council of North America/Islamic Society of North America)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Chechnia (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Chile (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)China (Follow MeccaCalendar.org)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)China (Announcement)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Colombia (Follow Chile sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Croatia (Follow Turkey)
????Dagestan (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Denmark (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Egypt - Moon Born before sunset & moon sets at least 5 minutes after sunset
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Fiji Islands (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Finland (Follow Saudi)
????France (UOIF - Union of the Islamic Organizations of France)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)France (CFCM - French Council of Muslims) Altitude > 5�, elongation > 8�
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Georgia (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Germany (ECFR, European Council for Fatwa and Research - Ane where on earth Altitude>5�, elongation>8�)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Ghana (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Guyana (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Hungary (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Iceland (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)India - Hijri Committee of India
June 26, 2017 (Monday)India (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Indonesia (Official Announcement)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Indonesia (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Iran (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Iran (Some follow Bayynat.com)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Iraq (Sunnis Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Ireland (ECFR, European Council for Fatwa and Research - Ane where on earth Altitude>5�, elongation>8�)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Italy (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Japan (Follow Malaysia)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Jordan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Kazakhstan (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Kenya (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Kosovo (Follow Turkey)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Kuwait (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Kyrgizstan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Lebanon (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Libya (Official Announcement)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Luxembourg (ECFR, European Council for Fatwa and Research - Ane where on earth Altitude>5�, elongation>8�)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Macedonia (Follow Turkey)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Madagascer (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Malawi (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Malaysia (Official Announcement)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Mauritania (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Mauritius (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Montenegro (Follow Turkey)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Morocco (Local Sighting)
????Mozambique (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Namibia (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Netherlands (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Nepal (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)New Zealand (Local Sighting or follow Australia)
????Nigeria (Announced)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Norway (Islamic Council of Norway - follow annoncement from any Muslim country
????Oman (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Pakistan (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Palestine (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Paraguay (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Peru (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Philippines (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Poland (Calculation)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Qatar (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Romania (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Russia (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Saudi Arabia (Official Announcement)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Serbia (Follow Turkey)
????Senegal (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Singapore (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Slovania (Follow Turkey)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)South Africa (Local Sighting)
????South Korea (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Spain (Union of Islamic Communities of Spain (ucide.org), Islamic Commission of Spain)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Sri Lanka (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Sudan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Suriname (News from Guyana if not seen in Suriname)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Sweden (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Switzerland (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Syria (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Taiwan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Tajikistan (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Tanzania (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Tatarstan (Follow Saudi)
????Thailand (Announcement)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Togo (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Trinidad & Tobago (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Tunisia (Criteria of age, or sunset-moonset lag)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Turkey (Possibility of sighting by telescope anywhere OR elongation > 8� & Altitude > 5� anywhere)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Turkmenistan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)U.A.E. (Follow Saudi)
????Uganda (Local Sighting)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)UK (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)UK [Coordinated by Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London]
June 26, 2017 (Monday)UK [Wifaaqul ulama), (Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat], OR (Sighting from countries east of UK or Morocco)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)USA (FCNA/ISNA - Fiqh Council of North America/Islamic Society of North America)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)USA (Sighting in Americas)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)USA [Shi'aa Community]
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Uzbekistan (Follow Saudi)
June 25, 2017 (Sunday)Yemen (Follow Saudi)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Zambia (Local Sighting)
June 26, 2017 (Monday)Zimbabwe (Local Sighting)
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