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The Fiqh Council of North America confirms that 1st Day of Ramadan 1434 is Tuesday, July 9, 2013. The decision of FCNA is based on astronomical calculations and possibility of moon sighting. The new moon was born in California today (Monday, July 8) at 12:16 a.m. and it is setting in California about 11 minutes after sunset. The new moon will be sighted in the Pacific Polynesian islands this evening.
On the basis of these facts those who agree that astronomical calculations and possibility of sighting are acceptable methods of affirming the Islamic lunar months, including Ramadan and Shawwal (as we have fully explained in our publications) should not have any confusion because of the decision of some countries overseas.
Ramadan Mubarak. May Allah accept the fasting of all Muslims and bless us all in Ramadan and always. May He SWT bring peace and stability to the troubled spots of the world. Ameen
First day of Ramadan will be Tuesday, July 9, 2013 and Eid al-Fitr on Thursday, August 8, 2013, inshaAllah.
“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint.” Qur’an 2: 183
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.
On the basis of this method the dates of Ramadan and Eidul Fitr for the year 1434 AH are established as follows:
1st of Ramadan will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2013
1st of Shawwal will be on Thursday, August 8, 2013
Ramadan 1434 AH:
The Astronomical New Moon is on July 8, 2013 (Monday) at 7:14 Universal Time (10:14 a.m. Makkah time). Sunset at Makkah on July 8 is at 7:07 p.m., while moonset is at 7:08 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset. Therefore first day of Ramadan is Tuesday, July 9, insha’Allah. First Tarawih prayer will be on Monday night.
Eid ul-Fitr 1434 AH:
The Astronomical New Moon is on August 6, 2013 (Tuesday) at 21:51 Universal Time. (12:51 a.m. on August 7, Makkah time). On Tuesday, August 6, sunset at Makkah is 6:57 p.m. and moonset is 6:29 p.m. Moon is born after sunset in Makkah and moon sets before sunset. On Wednesday, August 7, sunset at Makkah is 6:56 p.m. and moonset is at 7:07 p.m. Moon is born before sunset, while moonset is after sunset. Therefore, first day of Shawwal, i.e., Eid ul-Fitr is Thursday, August 8, insha’Allah.
May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen.
