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Crescent Visibility Reports for Ramadan & Shawwal 1446

Posted on February 4, 2025 | 3 comments

In the Name of God, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.

Crescent Visibility Reports for Ramadan 1446 (29th of Shaban, Friday 28th February 2025) & Shawwal 1446 (29th 0f Ramadan, Saturday 29th or Sunday 30th March 2025)**, Based on settings*

These technical reports serve as preliminary guidance for the sighting. No final conclusions will be drawn until the Moon Crescent has been observed. Please refer to the official government announcement for confirmation.

**Depending on the start of Ramadan, if it begins on March 1st, it will last for 30 days. However, if it begins on March 2nd, the 29th of Ramadan will fall on Sunday, March 30th, 2025.

Crescent Visibility Report for Ramadan 1446 (29th of Shaban, Friday 28th February 2025)

-OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00

Position of the Moon in west skies after Sunset @19:08 UTC+4

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Friday 28th February 2025) at 05:54 UTC+4

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at sunset : ~ 0.56 days old. = 13.44 hrs

Set Time difference : ~30 minutes

Azimuth Difference = ~ 6° & Altitude Difference = ~10°

According to the astronomical data report, the moon crescent will be visible in the sky after sunset. While it may be possible to sight the crescent with optical aids, visibility could be challenging depending on weather conditions. InSha’Allah (If God wills), if the crescent is sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 1st.

Crescent Visibility Report for Shawl 1446 (29th of Ramadan, Saturday 29th March 2025 or Sunday 30th March 2025)**

For Info: The Crescent won’t be visible in most parts of the world except for North America & Canada on 29th March 2025. Sunset in Muscat at 19:20. Moonset at 19:24 UTC+4. Age of Moon at Sunset 0.14 days (3.36 hrs) old. (Crescent recently born @16:07 UTC+4)

-OMAN Muscat, Long: 58:35:36.0, Lat: 23:36:48.0, Ele:21.0, Zone:4.00

The geocentric conjunction (Geocentric New Moon) (First light touch) will occur InShaAllah on (Saturday 29th March 2025) at 16:07 UTC+4

Age of Moon: Waxing Crescent (Hilal) at Sunset : ~ 1.14 days old. = 27.36 hrs

Set Time difference : ~71 minutes

Azimuth Difference = ~ 4° & Altitude Difference = ~14°

According to the astronomical data report, the crescent moon (Hilal) will be visible in the sky after sunset and should be observable with the naked eye in Oman and many other parts of the world. Therefore, if Ramadan begins on March 2nd, it is likely to last 29 days in Oman.

Please note that this technical report is intended for sighting purposes only and does not serve as an official declaration of the month. Kindly refer to the official government announcement in your country for confirmation.

Results will be published in the comments section below. Please visit International Astronomical Center for detailed results across the globe.

Click here for World Record Crescent Observations

Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak in advance to everyone!

May Allah accept our fasting, prayers, and good deeds. Ameen.

For more information on this topic, feel free to explore this blog above by typing “Hilal” in the search window.

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Islamic Call to Prayer – [Islam Calls You]

Posted on February 29, 2012 | 4 comments

Adhan – The Call For Prayers
In The Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Adhan is the first call to prayer. The Adhan is uttered in a loud, albeit sweet melodious, voice to announce to the faithful that it is time for the Obligatory Prayer and to invite them to offer the prayers.

Those who perform Adhan are known as ‘Muezzin.’ The honour of being the first Muezzin goes to Hazrat Bilal, a black slave who converted to Islam. He had a very sweet, resonant and musical voice. He was appointed as Muezzin by the Prophet of Islam. The appointment of a black slave as the first person to call Muslims for prayers, shows that in Islam all human beings are treated as equals.

Rich or poor, black or white, short or tall – all are equal in the eyes of Allah. It is the piety of each individual that makes the difference.

Play this video to listen to Azan

Adhan is recited in a loud voice by the Muezzin facing the direction of the Ka’ba in the following words, which are said in the order mentioned:

“Allahu Akbar” – recited FOUR times.

Meaning, “Allah is Most Great.”(four times)

“Ash-hadu an la ilaha ill-Allah” – recited TWO times.

Meaning, “I bear witness that there is none worthy of being worshipped except Allah.”(twice)

“Ash-hadu anna Muhammad-ar-Rasoolullah” – recited TWO times.

Meaning, “I bear witness that Muhammad is the Apostle of Allah.”(recited twice)

“Hayya ‘alas-Salah” – recited TWO times.

Meaning, “Come to prayer.”(turning the face alone to the right and saying it twice)

“Hayya ‘alal-falah” – recited TWO times.

Meaning, “Come to Success.”(turning the face alone to the left and saying it twice)

“Allahu Akbar” – recited TWO times.

Meaning, “Allah is Most Great” (face back to front and saying it two times).

Morning (Fajr) Prayers

The following phrase is added after “Hayya ‘alal-falah” in the Azan of the early morning prayers:

“As-salatu khairum minannaum” – recited Two times.

Meaning, “Prayer is better than sleep” (recited two times).

”La ilaha illallah” There is no deity except for Allah.

Someone from Switzerland was doing some research on Adhan and people behavior.. Have a look at the video below;

During Adhan, it is normally that people should stop on what they are doing, hear the Adhan and prepare for prayer.

Have a look at the video below, originally made by my friends here in Oman Smile

From Oman

More to come, Regarding Adhan, Space & Time in my next future posts. InShaAllah

Australian guy become a Muslim

Posted on February 17, 2011 | 4 comments

This post has been updated on 19th March 2023 with a new video link

While browsing on Youtube, I found these videos and thought of sharing it.. This is a MUST watch, interesting one.

How Ruben (Abu Bake) Became a Muslim

Click here for Arabic Translation 2nd part only

In the video @10:45: I liked when he said: “ For those of you ask for signs have We not shown you enough already? look around you. look at the stars look at the sun and look at the water. these are the signs of the people of knowledge “.

He didn’t mention the verse.. but anyway the verse is @ Surah Al-Baqara Verse 164 >>> The Holy Qur’an

Looks he read a different English translation of the Qur’an. Because all translations are from different people. Anyway Good point.

Please share your thoughts & visit http://www.islamictube.com for more videos.

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