Dhul-Hijjah 2019 (1440) will start on Wednesday, 2nd August 2019 in North, Central and South America as well as in French Polynesia, all of Africa, Europe and most countries of Asia. In the rest of the Asian countries and in the major part of Oceania, the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 2019 will be one day later, on 3rd August 2019. The countries that start Dhul-Hijjah on 2nd August will celebrate Eid al Adha [Aid El Kebir 1440] on 11th August 2019 while those that start Dhul-Hijjah on 3rd August will celebrate Eid al Adha on 12th August 2019.
We invite you to take a look at the visibility curves for Dhul-Hijjah. You will notice that the Dhul-Hijjah moon will be born on Thursday, August 01 at 03:11 UTC. As can be seen in the visibility curves, there are good chances of crescent visibility in French Polynesia and as some areas of north and southern America. These countries are in a blue zone, there also are good chances of crescent visibility on the evening of 01st August, if the weather conditions are good. As direct visibility will be acquired in and near French Polynesia before Fajr prayers in North, Central and South American countries, all the Asian countries as well as all of Africa and Europe, Dhu-al-Hijjah will start there on the next day, 2nd August 2019 (concept of extended visibility). The rest of the Asian countries and the major part of Oceania will start Dhul-Hijjah on 3rd August.
We have published below an extensive list of countries arranged as per the Eid al Adha 2019 celebration date. Those who would like to get more details about why Eid al Adha 2019 will be on two different dates in the world are requested to read our detailed introduction to the Islamic Calendar.
Since Eid al Adha will be celebrated on 11th August in Saudi Arabia, Wuquf Arafat will be on 10th August.
Similar to Eid al Fitr, we will publish Eid al Adha live moon sighting reports on this page. We invite you to visit our site towards the end of the Dhul-Qi'dah 2019 to get updates about crescent sighting.
Please feel free to contact us by writing to us at [email protected] if anything is not clear or if you need further information.
We wish all our viewers Eid Mubarak in Advance!
Today, August 2,2019,Friday, the Zulhejah Helal was sighted after sunset 7:30 PM local time from Kabul city. The orientation of crescent horn was from 2 O'clock to 8 O'clock. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Mr. Taymour Nabulsi from Brisbane City in QLD 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
The Moon was sighted for Zil Hajj at 5.33 pm Friday 2nd August. Source: Moonsighting
Today (Friday) 2nd of August 2019, the Hilaal of Dhul Hijjah has been sighted in Sydney, Brisbane & Canberra. Source: Moonsighting
Moon has been sighted in Sydney and Brisbane. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Eng. Ali Majeed Al Hajari from عيسى City in الجنوبية 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 not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
On August 2, Friday, the new moon of Dhul Hijjah was seen in Northern Cyprus after maghrib with the naked eye by myself only. Source: Moonsighting
Today's evening, Crescent moon of Zul-Hijja has been sighted with naked eye in Birbhum, India. Source: Moonsighting
Today, August 2, 2019 (Friday), Hilal was sighted in Chennai and the Qazi has declared it. Source: Moonsighting
In Dehradun, 2nd August 2019 Crescent of Zil hijja has been sighted. Source: Moonsighting
Moon for Zilhajj was not sighted here in Godhra due to dense clouds. But in some parts of North Gujarat like Palanpur and Chhapi moon was easily seen. Moreover, in most parts of India like Bihar, Asam, Bengal and U.P. moon was clearly seen. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Mr. Ahmad Junaidi from Ponorogo City in Jawa Timur 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 not seen by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member Mr. Observatorium Ilmu Falak UMSU from Medan City in North Sumatera 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
The new crescent of Dhulhijjah 1440 AH was easy seen by naked eye on Friday, August 2nd, 2019 from Rowasiya Observatory at Bendo Ketitang Juwiring Klaten Central Java Indonesia. Source: Moonsighting
Crescent of Zilhijjah has been sighted with naked eye in New Zealand on Fri 02 August 2019 (29 Zeeqadah). Source: Moonsighting
Today on 02 Aug, 2019 Central rouiat Hilal Committee of Pakistan announced the sighting of new moon of Dhul Haj 1440. Source: Moonsighting
Today 29th. of Zul-Q'dah 1440: (2/8/2019) evening the New Moon of Dhul Hijjah is sighted in several area in the country. Source: Moonsighting
The crescent for ZUL HAJJ has been sighted in Sri Lanka today. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Jabal Hafeet City in Abu Dhabi State mentioned that the sky was clear, the atmospheric condition was superb, 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 not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
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ICOP member Dr. from باتنة City in باتنة 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
ICOP member Mr. Abdellatif Fareh from كوينين City in الوادي 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
MCW member Mr Mohammed Patel from Bridgetown reported: Today, Thursday 1st August,2019, The Crescent was NOT SEEN here or in neighboring islands. Conditions were slightly hazy. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Eng. Mohamad Elzohbi from Calgary City in Alberta 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
MCW member Mr Shahid Rashid from Missisauga Ontario reported: On Thursday, August 1, 3 members from our Meadowvale community group attempted sighting, but due to clouds on the western horizon it was not possible to see the moon. Source: Moonsighting
MCW member Mr Shehab, Khaled Ahmed from Crailsheim reported: Today Thursday, I have 29 DuhlQihda. I did all my best to see it with necked eyes from 21.07 but I could not see it. Our local sunset time was 21.07. The sky was not clear. really it was bad condition to see it. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Mr. Abdul-Aziz Anyang from Accra City in Greater Accra region 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
Mr Ayat Ayat Langit from Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Sukoharjo, Central Java reported: The crescent observation of Dhulhijjah 1440 A.H on 29th Dhulqeadah 1440 A.H was conducted on Thursday, August 01, 2019 in Assalaam Observatory at PPMI Assalaam, Sukoharjo, Central Java Indonesia. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Mr. AR Sugeng Riyadi from Surakarta City in Central Java 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 not sought by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member Mr. Hossein Janghorbani from Shahreza City in Isfahan 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 seen by binocular, the crescent was not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member Mr. Hashim Almoosawi from Basrah City in Basrah 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
MCW member Mr Ali Mohamed from Mombasa reported: As per the announcement by the chief kadhi of Kenya, NEW MOON HAS NOT BEEN SIGHTED. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Mr. Muzamir Mazlan from Telok Kemang Observatory City in Negeri Sembilan 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 seen by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
MCW member Mr Nissar Ahmad Ramtoola from Port Louis reported: The new crescent was not sighted tonight in Mauritius. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Dr. Hassan Talibi from بنسليمان City in بنسليمان State mentioned that the sky was totally 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
ICOP member Eng. Zakaria Guelzim from افران City in افران 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 not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member Mr. Abdessamad Doukkane from الناظور City in الشرق 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
Mr Shaekh majolagbe monsuru Kayod, Mufti of Ikorodu, Lagos State reported: I began searching for the crescent of Dhul hijjah before magrib till 19:12 when I left for solat, then, it was partially cloudy. I returned after solat to continu the searching till 7:36pm when I discovered that the Sky was totally cloudy and sighting will be very difficult. Therefore, I left without sighting. Source: Moonsighting
MCW member Mr Wasiu Akewusola from Alausa, Ikeja Lagos State reported: The crescent of the month of Dhul Hijja 1440AH could not be sighted in Alausa, Ikeja Lagos State nigeria. The sky is cloudy and the observation was made from 19.02 to 19.30 local time while the sun set at 19.06.. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Prof. Mohammed Al-Bussaidi from Al-Fulaij City in Muscat 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 sought by binocular, the crescent was not seen by telescope, the crescent was not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member Mr. Mooad Shaqour from القريات City in القريات State mentioned that the sky was clear, 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
ICOP member Mr. Sami Al-Harbi from المدينة المنورة City in المدينة المنورة 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
ICOP member Dr. Abdurrazak Ebrahim from Cape Town City in Western Province 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 not sought by telescope, the crescent was not sought by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
MCW member Mr Rashid Motala from Durban reported: On the evening of Thursday 1st August 2019, the Hilaal was NOT sighted in South Africa. Source: Moonsighting
MCW member Mr Umar Abdullah from Bon Accord, Tobago reported: The crescent moon to commence the month of Dhul Hijjah 1440 AH was looked for after the sunset of Thursday 1st August 2019. Reports from all committees locally and regional confirm that the moon was NOT SIGHTED. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Eng. Mohammad Odeh from Jabal Hafeet City in Abu Dhabi 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 not seen by CCD Imaging. Source: ICOP
ICOP member 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
MCW member Mr Mohammed Yahya Shaikh from Garland, TX reported: Allhamdullilah the moon for the month of hajj was seen on Thursday August 1, 2019, first by binos at 20:48 and then naked eye, at 20:50 PM central time from the parking lot of Masjid Yaseen in Garland Texas by many brothers. The horns were between 1:30 and 7:30 on an imaginary clock and was roughly 3 degrees above the horizon. The moon disappeared behind the urban landscape at 21:00. Source: Moonsighting
ICOP member Dr. Javad Torabinejad from Blacksburg City in Virginia State mentioned that the sky was partly cloudy, the atmospheric condition was very hazy, the crescent was not sought 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
The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that there were verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye from many locations in Southern California during the sunset of Thursday, August 1st, 2019. Source: Moonsighting
On August 1, the moon was visible by naked eye for about half an hour. Picture taken by cell camera (pixel 3 using night sight mode). Original taken 846pm local time. Source: Moonsighting
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