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This statement came on the basis of the timetable of the crescent moons published on the website of the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority; The Eminence Sayed Ali al-Sistani in Najaf, stating:
“It is expected that the crescent moon of the month of Shawwal will be seen on the evening of Thursday 30th of the month of Ramadhan, 1442 AH corresponding 13th May, 2021 with the possibility of seeing with the naked eye if the sky is clear in the holy city of Najaf and at sunset at 6:51 pm. And the elevation from the horizon 17 degrees and 23 minutes.
The duration of its stay after the sunset is of one hour and 33 minutes, with a proportion of the moon's light of 2.39%, and in this case, the moon sighting is expected to be of very clear visibility.
It is also expected that the crescent moon will be on the evening of Wednesday (29th Ramadhan 1442 AH) corresponding to (May 12, 2021) at 6:50 pm, as follows:
- Age is 20 hours and 47 minutes.
- The height above the horizon is 6 degrees 59 minutes.
- Duration of stay after sunset is 38 minutes.
- The proportion of the illuminated section is 0.52%.
In this case, it is not expected that the crescent will be seen with the naked eye.
It is noteworthy that these calculations according to the times of the crescent moon do not represent the opinion of the religious authority, but are merely astronomical expectations, because the beginning of the lunar months depend on the confirmation of the vision of the crescent moon, so we hope that all the faithful will monitor the crescent moons according to the data mentioned in this brochure and inform us of vision if possible, And do not forget us in their prayers.”
