FIQH COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA DECIDED ON ASTRONOMICAL CALCULATIONS FOR
ISLAMIC DATES
10-20-06 15:14
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The Fiqh Council of North America is an independent body, comprised of
qualified Islamic scholars in North America. The Council communicates with experts
and consultants to meet expected needs for rulings and advice in various
areas of Islamic life in North America.
ISNA’s Majlis Ash-Shura, the highest policy making body of ISNA, has
resolved to follow the Fiqh Council’s position on the issue of determining the
beginning of the Islamic lunar months for North America.
According to the scientific criteria for determining the Islamic Lunar dates
adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America, the last day of Ramadan will
be Sunday, October 22 and Ist of Shawwal is on Monday, October 23, 2006.
Eidul Fitr 1427 - will be on Monday, October 23, 2006
The Astronomical New Mooning (Conjunction) will occur on Sunday, October 22,
2006, at 5:15 a.m. Universal Time, i.e., 1:15 am Eastern Daylight Time - or
Saturday, October 21, 10:15 pm Pacific Daylight Time. At sunset in Nome,
Alaska, hilal will be formed (angle is 10.8º >Danjon Limit), and its age is 22
hours. At San Diego, angle is 9.8º >Danjon Limit, and moonset is 8 minutes
after sunset so it is present above the horizon. At Longitude 179:59W and
latitude 45:00S Moonset is 71 min after sunset. Age is 25.4 hours and is 11.3
degrees above horizon.
On October 22, this moon will be sightable at the South West coast of South
America, which is East of North America. This moon will be easily sightable
(weather permitting) in Polynesian Islands on October 22.
_Click here to listen to Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi about the Fiqh Council's
Position_
(http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId=-2113628817302639240&hl=en)
A Call for Understanding and Harmony
The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) is encouraging all Muslims
throughout North America to consider using the methodology of calculations for the
sake of unity and to avoid the confusion and disputes that have occurred in the
past. However, the Fiqh Council does not, and does not intend to, force its
decision on anyone or on any Muslim community. You should follow the decision
of your Imam and your Masjid. Moreover, you should do so with great respect
and avoiding unnecessary disputes and arguments.
The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA)
_www.fiqhcouncil.org_ (http://www.isna.net/www.fiqhcouncil.org)
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