Eid al Adha will be on Dec 19, 2007

Eid al Adah will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 in North America and other parts of the world.

Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that Eid Al Adha will be on Wednesday December 19. According to a statement issued by the council December 10 is the 1^st day of Dhu Al Hijja (The 12^th month of the Islamic Calendar).

Nearly three million pilgrims from around the world will gather in the plain of Arafah on Tuesday, December 18, marking the peak of the annual Hajj.

Muslims worldwide will commemorate the Hajj on Wednesday, December 19 where they will celebrate Eid Al-Adha, (Festival of Sacrifice) to honor the sacrifice of Prophet Abraham.

Muslims in America as well as in many other parts of the world hold two different opinions about the observance of Eid al-Adha. Some observe it on the 10^th of Dhul 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 careful study and consideration, the Fiqh Council of North America has reached the conclusion that Eid al-Adha will follow the Day of Hajj as announced in Makkah. This is also the conclusion of the European Council of Fatwa and Research (EFCR).

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EID MUBARAK

To remember and learn from the struggle of Prophet Ibrahim is a lesson for humanity for all times.

Prophet Ibrahim proved his absolute and unwavering commitment to God with sacrifices like no other human being has endured.

May this be a blessed Eid for all and May Allah help us follow in the foot steps of Prophet Ibrahim .