Supreme Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia
The Supreme
Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia has announced that, in accordance with
eyewitness testimonies, today (February 13, 2002) is the first day of the hijrah
month of Dhu Al-Hajjah. Therefore, the culmination of the upcoming 1422 hajj, the
standing at Mount Arafat, will be on Thursday, February 21, 2002, and Friday,
February 22 will be Eid Al-Adha.
Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP)
According to Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP)
which has been organized by the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences (AUASS)
and the Jordanian Astronomical Society (JAS), the geocentric new Moon will occur
on Tuesday 12 February 2002, at 07:41 UT. On this day, the crescent will not be
seen from anywhere on Earth, except from small region at the western parts of
South America Continent. While on the next day (13 February), the program Moon
Calculator by Dr. Monzur Ahmed - according to Yallop criterion - showed that
Insha'allah the crescent should be seen by naked eyes from most parts of the
world. According to the actual
sighting of the crescent, the start of Thul Hijjah should be on Thursday 14
February, and thus the Eid should begin on Saturday 23
February.
National Shura Council & the Fiqh Council of North America
The National Shura Council and the Fiqh Council decided, based on procedures
of local moon sighting, the hilal was not sighted anywhere in North America on
February 12th, which was the 29th day of Zhul Qa'dah. Therefore, the
10th of Zhul Hijjah will fall on Saturday, February 23rd.
Muslims are united worldwide in their worship of the one God, Allah, and in
their recognition that Muhammad, may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him, is
the Messenger of Allah. Throughout the centuries, Muslim scholars have developed
a rich tradition of legal scholarship. The sincere efforts of the greatest
scholars have resulted in legitimate differences of opinion in many matters of
fiqh. These differences should not be taken as a sign of disunity among Muslims.
We are united in our beliefs and in our love for each other. If we have
legitimate differences in legal interpretation, this does not mean that we are
disunited.
Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
and the other members of the national Shura Council and the Fiqh Council have
taken a certain position on the proper method of determining the Islamic
calendar for North America. If other scholars, groups or organizations have
taken other positions, sincerely and within the established parameters of
Islamic law, they have a right to do that. We respect and love all our brothers
and sisters in Islam, and wish all of them a very blessed Eid.
Please consult your local Islamic
Center and/or Mosque to determine when they will be celebrating Eid Al-Adha.
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