Ramadan begins tomorrow, July 9th, 2013

[LetsCookBreakfast]

A Message from the Fiqh Council of North America Re-Confirming Ramadan Dates

Assalam ‘alaikum wa rahmatullah.

The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) confirms that 1st Day of Ramadan 1434 is Tuesday, July 9, 2013.

The decision of FCNA is based on astronomical calculations. In United States, the new moon was born in California on Monday, July 8 at 12:16 a.m. and it is setting in California about 11 minutes after sunset. There is also a possibility of moon sighting in the Pacific Polynesian islands this evening.

On the basis of these facts, those who agree that astronomical calculations are an acceptable method of deterring the Islamic lunar months, including Ramadan and Shawwal, should not have any confusion because of the decision of some countries overseas.

In our publications and on our website http://www.fiqhcouncil.org we have fully explained why astronomical calculations are an acceptable method of determining the Islamic lunar months.

May Allah accept the fasting of all Muslims and bless us all in Ramadan and always.
Ameen

[SiennaEarth]

loool @ the moon was born in california on Monday. Are you trolling? Or are you being serious?

[LetsCookBreakfast]

Ramadan starts on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 in North America.

[IRONm@N]

I'm confused ISNA is saying that Ramadan begins tomorrow Tuesday July 9th, but MAS is saying it starts on Wednesday July 10, who to believe?
which one is the Sufi and which one is the mainstream sunni?
I will go with the mainstream Sunni, as the Sufis love to either put one day ahead or back.

[LetsCookBreakfast]

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[CigaalSHiiDaaDCFC]

I will go with Saudis, when I was in Africa I used to fast and eid with Saudis and I will continue to do so, plus why not eat one more day

[LeJusticier]

Shacban is 29th. so Ramadan start 30th = 10 July 2013

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