Eid Al-Fitr Celebration across the world 2012 Shawal Month Lunar

OFFICIAL 1st Day of Shawwal in Different Countries

Posted on August 18, 2012 - السبت 30 رمضان 1433 by admin

Sunday, 19 August 2012:

1. Afghanistan (Follow Saudi)
2. Albania (Follow Saudi)
3. Algeria (Follow Saudi)
4. Armenia (Follow Saudi)
5. Australia (Local Sighting)
6. Austria (Follow Saudi)
7. Azerbaijan (Follow Saudi)
8. Bahrian (Follow Saudi)
9. Bangladesh (Some areas follow Saudi)
10. Belgium (Follow Saudi)
11. Bolivia (Follow Saudi)
12. Bosnia and Hercegovina (Follow Saudi)
13. Bulgaria (Follow Saudi)
14. Canada (Fiqh Council of North America and Muslim Association of Canada, Alberta)
15. Canada (Shi’aa Community – Announced by Grand Ayatollah Hosseini Nassab, Also Hilal Committee of Canada)
16. Chechnia (Follow Saudi)
17. China (30 day completion)
18. Cosovo (Follow Saudi)
19. Denmark (Follow Saudi)
20. Egypt (Moon Born before sunset & moon sets at least 5 minutes after sunset)
21. Fiji Islands (Local Sighting)
22. Finland (Follow Saudi)
23. France (Follow European Council of Fatwa & Research (ECFR))
24. Georgia (Follow Saudi)
25. Germany (Follow ECFR)
26. Hungary (Follow Saudi)
27. Iceland (Follow Saudi)
28. Indonesia (Local sighting)
29. Ireland (Follow Saudi)
30. Italy (Follow Saudi)
31. Jordan (Follow Saudi)
32. Kazakhstan (Calculations)
33. Kenya (Local Sighting)
34. Kuwait (Follow Saudi)
35. Kyrgizstan (Follow Saudi)
36. Lebanon (Follow Saudi)
37. Libya (Follow Saudi)
38. Luxembourg (Follow ECFR)
39. Malaysia (Age > 8 hours, altitude > 2°, elongation > 3°)
40. Mauritania (Follow Saudi)
41. Montenegro (Follow Saudi)
42. Netherlands (Follow Saudi)
43. New Zealand (Local Sighting)
44. Norway (Follow Saudi)
45. Palestine (Follow Saudi)
46. Philippines (Follow Saudi)
47. Qatar (Follow Saudi)
48. Romania (Follow Saudi)
49. Russia (Follow Saudi)
50. Saudi Arabia (30 day completion – Official Announcement)
51. Spain (Follow Saudi)
52. Sri Lanka (Local Sighting)
53. Sudan (Follow Saudi)
54. Sweden (Follow Saudi)
55. Switzerland (Follow Saudi)
56. Syria (Follow Saudi)
57. Taiwan (Follow Saudi)
58. Tajikistan (Follow Saudi)
59. Tatarstan (Follow Saudi)
60. Tunisia (Criteria of age, or altitude, or sunset-moonset lag)
61. Turkey (Calculations)
62. Turkmenistan (Follow Saudi)
63. U.A.E. (Follow Saudi)
64. UK (Follow Saudi) [Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres of London, The central Moon Sighting Committee of Great Britain]
65. UK (30 days completion or Sighting from other country) [Wifaaqul ulama , Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat]
66. USA (Fiqh Council of North America/Islamic Society of North America (Calculations)
67. Uzbekistan (Follow Saudi)
68. Yemen (Follow Saudi)

Monday, 20 August 2012:

1. Brunei (Local Sighting)
2. India (Local Sighting)
3. Mauritius (Local Sighting)
4. Pakistan (Local Sighting or 30 day completion)

http://www.hizri.com/official-1st-day-of-shawwal-in-different-countries/
 

Barack Obama message to Muslims on Ramadan Occasion

In a statement, President Obama commemorated the start of the holy month of Ramadan with a message to Muslim's in the US and around the world.

"On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection; a time of joy and celebration. It’s a time to cherish family, friends, and neighbors, and to help those in need.

This year, Ramadan holds special meaning for those citizens in the Middle East and North Africa who are courageously achieving democracy and self-determination and for those who are still struggling to achieve their universal rights. The United States continues to stand with those who seek the chance to decide their own destiny, to live free from fear and violence, and to practice their faith freely. Here in the United States, Ramadan reminds us that Islam is part of the fabric of our Nation, and that—from public service to business, from healthcare and science to the arts—Muslim Americans help strengthen our country and enrich our lives.

Even as Ramadan holds profound meaning for the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims, it is also a reminder to people of all faiths of our common humanity and the commitment to justice, equality, and compassion shared by all great faiths. In that spirit, I wish Muslims across America and around the world a blessed month, and I look forward to again hosting an iftar dinner here at the White House. Ramadan Kareem."

Ramadan consists of a month-long fast from food and water during daylight hours. But it is also a time that Muslims refrain from all temptations in order to gain purity in thought and action. Muslims reflect that Ramadan helps cleanse the soul and teaches self-discipline, self-control and empathy for other that are less fortunate.

Muslims believe God revealed the first verses of their holy book, the Quran, to the Prophet Muhammad during Ramadan.

A current post by the Washington Post captures the celebration of Ramadan from around the world.

Events and prayers will take place in local Southern California mosques throughout the month of Ramadan. Please contact your local mosque for more information.

Muslim Day Parade New York City September 2012

http://muslimdayparade.com/