Hilal Advisory Statement : Ramadhan 1431AH

Ramadhan 1431 AH

Based on the rulings of differing of horizons, there is no possibility of sighting the crescent anywhere in Europe on Tuesday,10th August 2010.

As for Wednesday, 11th August 2010,  a rationale for beginning of Ramadhan 1431AH has been agreed by Hilal Advisory Team and forwarded to Najaf for guidance from His Eminence. Based on guidance from Najaf, HAT will publish the statement on 11th August 2010 after Maghribayn inshaAllah

Expect 1st of Ramadhan 1431AH on Thursday 12th or Friday 13th August 2010

Based on the ruling of unity of horizons, and sharing of the night, there is a distinct possibility of sighting the crescent in South America and areas westwards on 10th August 2010. Europe shares the night with these regions.

Expect 1st Ramadhan on Wednesday 11th August 2010.