Fiqh Council announces Ramadan and Shawwal Dates RAMADAN & SHAWWAL 1432 (2011)
First day of Ramadan will be Monday, August 1, 2011 and
Eid al-Fitr on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, 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 (FCNA) 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-Mukarram 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 1432 AH are established as follows: 1st of Ramadan will be on Monday, August 1, 20111st of Shawwal will be on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Ramadan 1432 AH:The Astronomical New Moon is on July 30, 2011 (Saturday) at 18:40 Universal Time (9:40 pm Makkah time). Sunset at Makkah on July 30 is at 7:01 pm local time, while moonset at Makkah is 6:41pm local time (20 minute before sunset). Therefore the following day Sunday, July 31, 2011 is not the 1st day of Ramadan. First day of Ramadan is Monday, August 1, insha'Allah. First Tarawih prayer will be on Sunday, July 31, 2011. Eid ul-Fitr 1432 AH:The Astronomical New Moon is on August 29, 2011 (Monday) at 3:04 Universal Time (6:04 am Makkah time). On Monday, August 29, sunset at Makkah is 6:40 p.m. local time, while moonset is at 6:44 pm local time. Therefore, first day of Shawwal, i.e., Eid ul-Fitr is Tuesday, August 30, insha'Allah. May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path and accept our fasting and prayers, Ameen. For more detailed information, please visit: www.fiqhcouncil.org or www.moonsighting.com.
Who May Apply Clark County School District seniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA, weighted or unweighted, who plan to attend a post‐secondary institution may apply for this scholarship. Student must be of Islamic Faith.
Award Two scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded.
Deadline Applications must be received in the Foundation office or postmarked by February 25, 2011.
- Islamic Society of Nevada has made arrangements with local individuals to perform Hajj Sacrifice. Please contact Bro. Khalid Khan (702) 768-4819 for further details.
- Masjid As-Sabur has made arrangelemts with Bro. Neal Sabree # (702) 542-4132.
The Fiqh Council of North America announces that Eid al-Adha will be on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. As announced by the Hajj authorities, the Day of Arafah will be on Monday, November 15, 2010.
The first ten days of the month of Dhul Hajjah are the most rewarding days of the year. Acts of goodness such as fasting, Zikr, charity are highly recommended. Please make use of these sacred days. Eid Mubarak!
