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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.

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Ramadan Kareem and Eid Mubarak in advance to everyone!

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

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