The Islamic Center of Shenandoah
Valley will observe Eid ul Adha according to the Hajj announcement in Saudi
Arabia: Read below for additional information:
FCNA ANNOUNCES EID UL-ADHA
Special Announcement
Eid ul Adha 1430/2009
According to astronomical calculations,
the month of Zul Hijjah will begin on November 18 and thus the expected date
of Eid ul Adha is Friday, November 27. The final decision will be posted
after receiving the announcement of ‘Arafah date by the Hajj authorities
in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Muslims in America as well as in many
other parts of the world hold two different opinions about the observance of
Eid ul-Adha. Some observe it on the 10th of Zul Hijjah according to their local
lunar date and others follow the announcement of Hajj by the authorities in
Makkah and celebrate this Eid after the day of ‘Arafah. After much careful
study and consideration, the Fiqh Council has reached the conclusion that Eid
ul-Adha will follow the Day of ‘Arafah as announced in Makkah. This is
also the conclusion of the European Council of Fatwa and Research (EFCR).
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.
Sincerely,
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Chairman, Fiqh Council of North America