Hilal Seen At Cibeas Sukabumi POB: 1 Shawwal 1445 H Falls On April 10, 2024

Rukyatul Hilal 1 Syawal 1445 H team while observing the moon to determine 1 Shawwal 1445 H at the Cibeas Moon Observatory Center (POB) Sukabumi Regency,

Sukabumi - The Cibeas Moon Observatory Center (POB) of Sukabumi Regency, West Java, reported the results of Rukyatul Hilal 1 Syawal 1445 Hijri which was clearly visible on Tuesday, April 9. According to the team of experts from the Hisab and Rukyat Council (DHR) KH Aang Muhammad Yahya, the hilal was seen after sunset for 27 minutes 0.55 seconds, with the peak seen hilal at 17.59 - 18.02 WIB, lasting for 3 minutes at an altitude of approximately 5 degrees.

"Rukyatul Hilal starts at 17:56 WIB after sunset for 27 minutes 0.55 seconds with the hilal visible at 17.59 WIB 18.02 WIB for 3 minutes at an altitude of approximately 5 degrees," said KH Aang Muhammad Yahya.

With this result, the trial at the Cibeas Sukabumi POB reported to the Indonesian Ministry of Religion to be used as a national reference. The decision of the session isbat stated that 1 Syawal 1445 Hijri falls on April 10, 2024.

The Rukyatul Hilal 1 Syawal 1445 H team was led by Dede Sudanta with members from various institutions, including the Sukabumi Regency Ministry of Religion Office, Daarul Hikam Sukaraja Islamic Boarding School, Himmatus Salam Warungkiara Islamic Boarding School, Darul Hakim Cikembar Islamic Boarding School, Sukabumi Regency DHR Expert Team, Sukabumi Regency DHR Rukyat Hilal Team, Sukabumi Regency PCNU LF PCNU Team, Sukabumi City Ministry of Religion Rukyatul Hilal Team, Sukabumi City BHR Rukyatul Hilal Team, and Cianjur Regency LFNU Rukyatul Team.

The determination of 1 Shawwal 1445 Hijri is an important moment for Muslims to determine the beginning of the month of Syawal and celebrate Eid al-Fitr.