Eid-al-Fitr
1446 AH will be celebrated in most of the countries of the world on Sunday,
30th March 2025.
(Based
on:
1.
The criteria is that on the New Moon day, if the moon is born before sunset at
Makkah and moon set is after sun set then the month start on that night. First
day of the month falls on the next day, otherwise wait for another day.
2.
The criteria are that after conjunction somewhere on the globe, at local
sunset, the angle between sun and moon should be at least 8° and moon should be
at least 5° above horizon. If these conditions are met, the month starts the
next day; otherwise the month starts on the day following next day. )
We
wish all our viewers Eid Mubarak !
The
Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) was on March
29, 2025 (Saturday) at 10:57 UT. On the day, the
moon can be seen in North and Central Americas. On March 30, it can be easily
seen in most of the world except New Zealand and Australia.
Eid-al-Fitr
1446 AH will be celebrated in most of the countries of the world on Sunday,
30th March 2025.
But
some countries will celebrate Eid-al-Fitr 1446 AH on Monday, 31th March 2025 based on local crescent sighting or the
declaration of local waxing crescent sighting or other criteria.
So, the date of this year's celebrating Eid-al-Fitr in the Islamic countries reach in two days
officially.
These
countries are –
1. Australia
2. Bangladesh
3. Brunei Darussalam
4. India
5. Indonesia
6. Iran
7. Malaysia
8. Morocco
9. Oman
10. Pakistan
On
the occasion of the difference and disagreement in the timing of this year's
celebration of Eid-al-Fitr in the Islamic countries which reached two days that
this matter is regrettable time when modern science, particularly astronomy,
has reached a high degree of advancement and precision.
One
of the objectives of Islamic religious seasons and feasts is that they are
occasions for celebration, reflection and rapprochement of hearts among Muslims
in all countries in specific common times. This unity appears also in the form
of these celebrations which have a great impact on the unity of feelings and
positions.
It
seems that these religious occasions have recently become occasions reflecting
the division of Muslims instead of their unity with a negative impact on others
image about them. This is indeed a huge mistake that runs contrary to the
objectives of religion as regards these sacred occasions.
Organization
of Islamic Countries : OIC has addressed this issue since the 1980s examined it
in various meetings and adopted numerous resolutions In view of the
abovementioned considerations he will request the International Islamic Fiah
Academy - in its new framework – to reconsider the standardization of the
Islamic calendar proceeding from the provisions of religion and the constant
principles of modem science with a view to adopting a unified global Islamic
calendar in all Muslim countries. This will reflect the unity of Muslims during
their feasts and celebrations.
We
appeal to the religious and official authorities in the Muslim world to
collaborate with the OIC to put an end to division and disagreement in this
regard.
Now,
we have to implement to the following resolution on the Unified Hijri Calendar
of OIC.
RESOLUTIONS
ON CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND FAMILY AFFAIRS ADOPTED TO THE 45TH SESSION OF THE
COUNCIL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC VALUES FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE,
SOLIDARITY AND DEVELOPMENT) DHAKA – PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF BANGLADESH 05-06 MAY
2018 19-20 SHA’BAN 1439 H
D)
THE UNIFIED HIJRI CALENDAR
Taking
into account the pressing need for the unification and standardization of the
Hijri Calendar which will reflect the unity of Muslims during the feasts and
celebrations;
Taking
note of the conclusions of the scientific symposium on unifying the Hijri
Calendar held in Tunis on 11 June 2009 in presence of the OIC General
Secretariat, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy and the Member States,
which include the following:
Take
into account scientific facts and fixed and accurate astronomical calculations.
Need
to rely on vision while making use of astronomical calculations and
observatories and to Make use of Al-Shahid System of the Tunisian Scientist
Mohamed Al Awsat Al-Iyari.
Taking
also note of the International Conference of the Unity of Hijri Calendar,
hosted by the Turkish Administration of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) in May 2016
in Istanbul to which scientists, astronomers and officials from around 50
countries attended.
Recalling
all previous resolutions supporting Dar Al-Iftaa in implementing the satellite
project in cooperation with Cairo University and the Center for Aerospace
Studies and Consulting in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and stressing the
importance of implementing the project proposed 15 years ago with the aim of
unifying the Hijra calendar in Islamic countries as an embodiment of their
unity;
1.
Calls on OIC Member States and institutions and civil society organizations to
financially contribute towards the establishment and manufacturing of the
Islamic satellite.
2.
Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary measures in this regard in
coordination with Dar al-IftaaAl-Misriyhah with a view to starting the
effective implementation of this project.
3.
Calls upon all the Member States and Islamic institutions to implement previous
resolutions to support the Fatwa Institution in implementing the satellite
project with the cooperation of University of Cairo and Centre for Space
Studies and Consultations in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and through
cooperation with Turkish Administration of Religious Affairs (Diyanet).
4.
Takes into consideration the efforts exerted by the United Arab Emirates to
achieve the unity of Muslim countries through the two meetings of the sharia
scholars and astronomers held in (1438/2016– 1439/2017) that agreed to the
unification of the Hijri calendar."
5.
Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the issues incorporated in this
resolution and report thereon to the 46th Session of the Council of Foreign
Ministers.
Source
: oic-oci.org/docdown/?docID=1878&refID=1078
page
10 - 11
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