The Astronomical New Moon is on Wednesday 9 March 2016 at 0154GMT. The crescent can be seen in USA on this day. On Thursday 10 March 2016, the crescent can be seen in the whole world.
1st Jamadil Aakhar 1437 AH will be on Friday 11 March 2016 for the Muqallideen of Ayatullah Sistani and on Thursday 10 March 2016 for the Muqallideen of Marhum Ayatullah Khui