"Tengok anak bulan" or crescent moon sighting is not only for Ramadhan and Syawal. Each month in the year of Hijrah will be decided after moon sighting.
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Malaysia Moonsighting Committe Report :
- Not Seen: Firdaus Mazlan (MCW member) from Johor Bahru reported: On Thursday, 27th October 2011 M equal to 29 Dhul-Qi'dah 1432 H, I with my friend (around 35 people) have split up around all place in Malaysia.
I cannot see the new moon either with telescope or with naked eye at Baitul Hilal, Teluk Kemang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia (02:26:43.0 N , 101:51:16.0 E).
My friends from other places like Muar (02:03:0 N , 102:34:0 E), Pontian Kechil (1:29:20.68 N , 103:23:08.60 E), Johor Bahru (1:38:0 N , 103:40:0 E), Kota Tinggi (01:44:0 N , 103:53:0 E) and Melaka (02:15:0 N , 102:15:0 E) also cannot see the new moon.
However, based on Calculation (Hisab), our Government have announced the first Dhul-Hijjah 1432 H on 28th October 2011 M (Friday). Therefore, Eid-ul-Adha will be held on 6 th November 2011 M (Sunday).
How many cow will be the "korban" at your place?..
Source/Sumber:
Moonsighting for Zulhijjah http://www.moonsighting.com
Moon sighting reports from different countries worldwide..