Dear Community Members: Assalama Alekum: Based on the announcement from Hajj authorities in Mecca, Hajj day (Day of Arafat) will be on Thursday, November 27. Therefore, Eid will be celebrated on Friday, November 27. It is the policy of the Islamic Center of Shenandoah Valley to celebrate Eid ul Adha according to Hajj announcement. Eid Program: Friday, November 27 Eid Prayers: 9:30 AM Community Breakfast after the prayers. 1. We need volunteers to help with Parking (Volunteers, please arrive between 8:45-9:00 AM. The breakfast is potluck; please bring breakfast foods and juices in generous quantities. 2. We also need your assistance in setting up the mosque for Eid. Please come to the center on Saturday, November 21 at 2:00 PM to help clean and setup the mosque. 3. Please visit http://www.iasv.org for direction to the center. (See below for the announcement from the Fiqa Council of North America & ISNA) FCNA ANNOUNCES EID UL-ADHA Special Announcement Eid ul-Adha Announcement It is officially announced in Makkah al-Mukarramah that Wednesday, November 18, 2009 is the 1st day of Dhul Hijjah. Therefore, Hajj (Day of 'Arafah) will be on Thursday, November 26 and Eid al-Adha will be on Friday, November 27, insha'Allah. The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Majlis Ash-Shura, the highest policy making body of ISNA, has resolved to follow the position of the Fiqh Council of North America on the issue of determining the beginning of the Islamic lunar months for North America. After much careful study and consideration, the Fiqh Council has reached the conclusion that Eid al-Adha will follow the Day of 'Arafah as announced in Makkah. This is also the conclusion of the European Council of Fatwa and Research. The Fiqh Council does not, and does not intend to, force its decision on anyone or on any Muslim community. People should follow the decision of their Imam and their Masjid. Moreover, people should do so with great respect and avoiding unnecessary disputes and arguments.