Eid-al-Fitr 1443 AH will be celebrated in most of the countries
of the world on Monday, 2nd May 2022.
(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
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 20:28 UT. On April 30, the new moon or waxing
crescent could not be seen anywhere in the world. So, the month of Ramadan 1443
AH will complete 30 days and the first day of Shawwal or Eid ul Fitr 1443 AH will be the day of Monday 2nd May 2022.
Niger, Mali and Afghanistan was celebrated Eid ul Fitr 1443on
Sunday, 1st May 2022 based on the declaration of false local crescent sighting.
Moreover, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will be celebrate Eid
ul Fitr 1443 on Tuesday, 3 rd May 2022 on the declaration of local crescent
sighting or the compilation of 30.
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 three 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.
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 : https://www.oic-oci.org/docdown/?docID=1878&refID=1078
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Update: 1st May 2022, 5.30 PM GMT
