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Rabi' al Awwal Mubarak
Crescentwatch did not receive any reports of the new crescent moon being sighted in North America on the evening of Sunday, Feb. 14.

Consequently, we complete the 30th day of Safar on Monday, February 15th, and the first day of Rabi' al Awwal falls on Tuesday, February 16th.

May Allah make this coming month a source of positive growth and blessing for everyone.

Posted: Feburary 15, 2010  20:43 PST
 

Sighting Recommendation for Rabi' al Awwal
The evening of Sunday, February 14, follows our completion of the 29th day of Safar, and as such, everyone is encouraged to go out to look for the new crescent moon in anticipation of the month of Rabi' al Awwal. Qualified Muslim astronomers have indicated that the moon may be visible in Westerly regions of the U.S on the evening of February 14 (see visibility forecasts here). Please make an effort to go out and look for the new moon, and submit your reports online here.

The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon.

Posted: Feburary 11, 2010  12:15 PST
 

Safar Mubarak
Crescentwatch did not receive any reports of the new crescent moon being sighted in North America on the evening of Friday, Jan. 15. This is consistent with forecasts from Muslim astronomers (see visibility charts here). Consequently, we complete the 30th day of Muharram on Saturday, January 16th, and the first day of Safar falls on Sunday, January 17th.

May Allah accept all of our acts of worship during the month of Muharram, and make this coming month a source of positive growth and blessing for everyone.

Last Updated: Feburary 10, 2010  19:14 PST
Posted: January 16, 2010  22:36 PST
 

Sighting Recommendation for Muharram
The evening of Thursday, December 17, follows our completion of the 29th day of Dul Hijjah, and as such, everyone is encouraged to go out to look for the new crescent moon in anticipcation of the month of Muharram. Qualified Muslim astronomers have indicated that the moon will likely be easily viewable throughout much of the U.S on the evening of December 17 (see visibility forecasts here). Please make an effort to go out and look for the new moon, and submit your reports online here.

The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon.

Last Updated: December 16, 2009  00:53 PST
Posted: December 16, 2009  00:52 PST
 

Dhul Hijjah and Eid al-Adha
Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principle that all Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon.

Crescentwatch did not receive any reliably confirmed reports of the new crescent moon being sighted within the area of the continental U.S. and Canada on the evening of Tuesday, November 17.  This is consistent with the forecast of Muslim astronomers that it would have been extremely difficult to sight the moon anywhere in the Continental U.S or Canada on Tuesday evening (see visibility forecasts here).

In accordance with the "local moon sighting" methodology to which we ascribe and numerous negative sighting reports from across the U.S., including California, Texas, and Florida, we are completing the 30th day of Dhul Qi'dah and observing the beginning of the sacred month of Dhul Hijjah on Wednesday evening, November 18th.  We will therefore observe the blessed day of Eid al-Adha (the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah) on Saturday, November 28, insha'Allah.*

The first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are considered to be among the holiest days of the entire year.  For further information about the devotional practices associated with this month, please click here.  May Allah make this blessed month a source of benefit, enrichment, and closeness to Allah, Most High.

*According to the "local moon sighting" methodology that we, along with numerous other moon sighting organizations, prefer and have consistently used for many years, Crescentwatch currently accepts confirmed sightings only from the continental U.S. and Canada. However, acceptance of genuinely reliable sightings outside of those boundaries and around the world ("global moon sighting") is a valid fiqh position, and, based upon confirmed sightings Tuesday in Chile and South Africa, would allow for people to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Friday, November 27.  Consistent adherence to either of these methodologies is entirely valid and in line with traditional moon sighting principles.  We thus encourage Muslims to celebrate Eid with their local community, following the dates and moon sighting methodology of their qualified leadership. May Allah bless and increase everyone during these sacred days.

Last Updated: November 18, 2009  22:57 PST
Posted: November 18, 2009  02:07 PST
 

Sighting Recommendation for Dhul-Hijjah
The evening of Tuesday, November 17, follows our completion of the 29th day of Dhu al-Q'idah, and as such, everyone is encouraged to go out to look for the new crescent moon in anticipcation of the sacred month of Dhu al-Hijjah. However, qualified Muslim astronomers have indicated that it is very unlikely that the new moon will be sightable anywhere in North America on Tuesday evening (see visibility charts here). We are thus anticipating the sighting of the moon and the start of Dhu al-Hijjah to occur on Wednesday night (November 18) in sha Allah.

The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon. Click here for Zaytuna Institute's Statement Concerning the Determination of Islamic Dates

Posted: November 17, 2009  11:30 PST
 

Dhul Qi'dah Mubarak!
The new moon for the month of Dhul Qi'dah was sighted on the evening of Monday, October 19, by reliable witnesses in Blacksburg, Virginia, which corroborated sighting reports from other locations such as Florida and California. As such, the first day of Dhul Qi'dah falls on Tuesday, October 20.

May Allah usher in the new month with security (amn) and faith (iman) and peace (salamah) and submission to Allah (islam).

Posted: October 19, 2009  23:13 PST
 

Sighting Recommendation for Dhul-Qi'da
The evening of Monday, October 19, follows our completion of the 29th day of Shawwal, and as such, everyone is encouraged to go out to look for the new crescent moon in anticipcation of the month of Dhul-Qi'da. Qualified Muslim astronomers have indicated that the moon will likely be easily viewable throughout much of the U.S on the evening of October 19 (see visibility forecasts here). Please make an effort to go out and look for the new moon, and submit your reports online here.

The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon. Click here for Zaytuna Institute's Statement Concerning the Determination of Islamic Dates and the Beginning of Ramadan.

Last Updated: October 14, 2009  10:53 PST
Posted: October 14, 2009  10:52 PST
 

Eid Mubarak!
As a result of completing 30 days of Ramadan, the first day of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr are taking place on Monday, September 21st. We wish everyone a blessed Eid.

May Allah accept all of our acts of worship during the month of Ramadan, and make this coming month a source of positive growth and blessing for everyone.

Last Updated: September 26, 2009  14:22 PST
Posted: September 20, 2009  14:16 PST
 

Eid al-Fitr to Occur on Monday Sep. 21st
Crescentwatch did not receive any reliably confirmed reports of the new crescent moon being sighted in North America the evening of Saturday Sep. 19. This is consistent with what Muslim astronomers have indicated which is that it would have been very difficult to sight the moon anywhere in the Continental U.S or Canada on Saturday evening (see visibility charts here).

On the basis of numerous negative reports from California, Texas, and Florida, we will complete the 30th day of Ramadan on Sunday, September 20th and celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Monday September 21, 2009 in sha Allah along with millions of other Muslims worldwide.

A number of claims have been made to sightings of the moon in the United States on Saturday evening, in locations as diverse as New Orleans, Louisiana and Lodi, California. We, along with other moon sighting organizations, have taken the time to evaluate these claims individually and found them to be unreliable. In each case, some of the testimony provided by the witness did not match with widely agreed upon, simple observational facts, known to any person who makes a habit of consistently sighting the moon.

* We are aware of confirmed moon sightings in Guyana & Surinam, South America, and that some organizations have decided to accept those sightings for their determination of the date of Eid. In line with the criteria Crescentwatch used begin to the month of Ramadan and that we--along with numerous other moon sighting organizations--have been using for many years, Crescentwatch currently accepts confirmed sightings only from the continental U.S. and Canada.

However, acceptance of reliable sightings outside of those boundaries is an entirely valid fiqh position, and would allow for people to celebrate Eid on Sunday. Zaytuna Institute, Crescentwatch, the Hilal Sighting Committee of North America, and numerous other organizations have decided to stick with the standard continental U.S. and Canada sighting region, until a broad consensus on such important changes can be reached.

For all those that are celebrating Eid Sunday or Monday, we wish you Eid Mubarak. May Allah accept your fast and all your efforts during Ramadan.

Last Updated: September 20, 2009  06:31 PST
Posted: September 19, 2009  20:10 PST
 

Announcement for Eid al-Fitr at 8:30pm PST
Crescentwatch has not yet received any confirmed reports of the new crescent moon being sighted anywhere in the Continental US or Canada.

We are currently gathering more information and awaiting others to report back on their findings. We will make a final announcement here at 8:30pm PST in sha Allah.

Last Updated: September 19, 2009  20:12 PST
Posted: September 19, 2009  19:47 PST
 

Eid al-Fitr to Occur on Sep. 20th or Sep. 21st
Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon. Click here for Zaytuna Institute's Statement Concerning the Determination of Islamic Dates.

Crescentwatch.org encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon tonight, Saturday night (Sep. 19) in anticipation of the beginning of the month of Shawwal and the close of this blessed month of Ramadan. However, Muslim astronomers have indicated that it will be very difficult to sight the moon anywhere in the Continental U.S or Canada on Saturday evening (see visibility charts here),and we will perhaps complete the 30 days of Ramadan and sight the new moon of Shawwal on Sunday night. We are thus anticipating to celebrate Eid on either Sunday, Sep. 20th, or on Monday, Sep. 21st. The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, low in the sky, and slightly to the left (south) of where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Please check our site (www.crescentwatch.org) for regular updates, moon sighting reports, and additional information on moon sighting. We will post our final determination regarding the date of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr on Saturday night, Sep. 19 at 8:00pm PST. in sha Allah

Last Updated: September 19, 2009  16:22 PST
Posted: September 19, 2009  14:17 PST
 

Ramadan Mubarak! First Fast on Saturday, Aug. 22
The new moon for the month of Ramadan was sighted on the evening of Friday, August 21, by many reliable witnesses in Florida, Texas, and California. As such, the first day of fasting falls on Saturday, August 22.

May Allah usher in the new month with security (amn) and faith (iman) and peace (salamah) and submission to Allah (islam). May He make this Ramadan a time of mercy and abundant blessings for all.

Last Updated: August 22, 2009  00:03 PST
Posted: August 21, 2009  19:02 PST
 

RAMADAN TO BEGIN ON FRIDAY OR SATURDAY NIGHT
Crescentwatch.org encourages everyone to go out to look for the new crescent moon this Friday night (Aug. 21st) in anticipation of the beginning of the sacred month of Ramadan.

Qualified Muslim astronomers have indicated that on Friday evening the new crescent moon will likely be easily viewable throughout much of the U.S. (see visibility forecasts here). We are thus anticipating the sighting and the start of Ramadan to occur on Friday night with the first day of the fast on Saturday, August 22nd. (There is also a slim possibility that the moon won't be sighted on Friday, in which case, we would complete the 30 days of Shaban and Ramadan would start Saturday night with Sunday being the first day of the fast.)

Please go out to look for the new crescent moon and submit your moonsighting report here. The crescent would be visible shortly after sunset, slightly to the left, and above where the sun had set. It is a beautiful experience to sight its emergence, and it is a sunnah of our noble Prophet, sal Allahu alayhi wa salam, that we hope the ummah revives.

Check our site (www.crescentwatch.org) for regular updates, moon sighting reports, and additional information on moonsighting. We will post our final determination regarding the start of Ramadan on Friday at 9:00pm PT.

Crescentwatch.org adheres to the traditional principal that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable sighting of the new crescent moon. Click here for Zaytuna Institute's Statement Concerning the Determination of Islamic Dates and the Beginning of Ramadan.

Posted: August 20, 2009  01:19 PST
 

Devotional Practices for Rabi' al-awwal

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