Fiqh Council of North America Announces Clarifications About Eid Date

 

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Doubts have been raised by some about the decision of the
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date of Eidul Fitr this year on August 30, 2011. Following are some
clarifications from the Fiqh Council of North America. 

1.	The Fiqh Council of North America recognizes astronomical
calculation as an acceptable Shar'i method for determining the beginning of
Lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA uses Makkah
al-Mukarrama as a conventional point and takes the position that the
conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and moon must set after
sunset in Makkah. 
2.	The Astronomical New Moon is on August 29, 2011 (Monday) at 3:04
Universal Time (6:04 a.m. Makkah time). On Monday, August 29, sunset at
Makkah is 6:40 p.m. local time, while moonset is at 6:44 pm local time.
3.	It is claimed that the new moon will not be visible on August 29
anywhere in the world. This information is not correct.
4.	 In United States the birth of Astronomical new moon is on August
28, 2011 (Sunday) at 11:04 p.m. (New York), at 8:04 p.m. (California) and
5:04 p.m. (Hawaii).
5.	 On Monday, August 29, the Crescent will set 13 minutes after sunset
in San Diego, California and 28 minutes after sunset in Honolulu, Hawaii.
6.	On Monday, August 29 the Crescent should be visible in Hawaii by
binoculars and telescope and in South America by naked eye.

The Shawwal Crescent of Monday, August 29 is acceptable according to
Shari'ah for those who recognize the Global sighting as it is also
acceptable according to the criteria adopted by the Fiqh Council of North
America.
 

Eidul Fitr is on Tuesday, August 30, 2011. Eid Mubarak and best wishes for a
blessed Eid with peace and harmony among all.