Eid al-Fitr Announcement 2024 (1445 AH)
We are bidding farewell to the blessed month of Ramadan, the month of the Quran, the month of fasting, the month of night prayers, the month of forgiveness, the month of goodness and the month of generosity. Eid (al-Fitr) or breaking fast (1st day of Shawwal) comes after finishing the month of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in several places around the world.
Arabia
The Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on Monday evening, Ramadan 29, announced Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court. Tuesday will be the final day of the holy month, and Eid Al-Fitr celebrations will commence on Wednesday, April 10.
( Source: Arab News )
North America & Europe
Eidul-Fitr 1445 AH: The Astronomical New Moon is on Monday, April 8, 2024 at 18:21 Universal Time. On April 8, there is no place on earth where at sunset the elongation is 8 degrees and moon is 5 degrees above the sun. Hence the first day of Shawwal will be on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, insha’Allah.
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 the criteria of the European Council of Fatwa and Research (ECFR), which are that somewhere on the globe, at the sunset, the elongation should be at least 8 degrees and moon should be at least 5 degrees above horizon. If these conditions are met, then it is certain that the moon is above the horizon and will be visible somewhere on the globe. Hence the new lunar month will start the next day, otherwise, it will start on the day following next. On the basis of this, the dates of Ramadan and Eidul Fitr are established.
( Source: Fiqh Council of North America )
Moon Sighting
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Eid al-Fitr 1445 AH: The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on April 8, 2024 (Monday) at 18:21 UT. On that day, the moon can not be seen any where in the world. On April 9, it can be easily seen in Europe, Africa, and Americas. On April 10, the whole world can see the moon ( visibility curves ).
( Source: Moonsighting )
Please consult your local Islamic Center and/or Mosque to determine when they will be celebrating Eid Al-Fitr.
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Topics: Eid Al-Fitr, Festivals (Eid), Ramadan, Zakat Al-Fitr
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