Watch for Ramadan crescent JEDDAH – Muslims in the Kingdom are urged to keep a watch for the crescent of the holy month of Ramadan on the evening of both Saturday and Sunday (Shaban 29 and 30 in accordance with the Umm Al-Qura calendar). In a statement issued Wednesday, the Higher Judiciary Council said whoever sights the crescent must report to the nearest court and register their testimony. In case a judge is not available in the area where the crescent is sighted, the witness must report to the closest governorate for access to the nearest court. – SPA
http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/index.cfm?method=home.regcon&contentID=2008082815660 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.fatwa-online.com/worship/fasting/fas003/index.htm There are currently 7 fataawa in this category Establishing the beginning of the lunar month Establishing the beginning of the lunar month One who sees the crescent by himself Establishing the beginning and ending of Ramadhaan by sighting the moon Ruling regarding searching for the new moon Having seen the crescent himself, but was unable to inform Sharee'ah court Not fasting until he sees the crescent for himself
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