The Astronomical Mew Moon is on Friday 11 December 2015 at 1029GMT. The crescent cannot be seen on this day. On Saturday 12 December 2015, it can be easily seen in almost the whole world
1st Rabi ul Awwal 1437AH will thus be on Sunday 13 December 2015 for the Muqallideen of Ayatullah Sistani and Marhum Ayatullah Khui