Announcement concerning the beginning date of Dhul Hijjah
It was announced tonight in Mekkah Mukarramah that the crescent moon of the month of Dhul Hijjah was officialy sighted,
thus making Monday , corresponding to 10 December 2007, the first day of the month of Dhul Hijjah.
Thus, the Day of Arafat, 9 Dhul Hijjah, will be on Tuesday, corresponding to 18 December 2007.
Thus, the first Day of eid Aladha, 10 Dhul Hijjah, will be on Wednesday, corresponding to 19 December 2007.
We ask Allaah to help us in remembering Him, praising Him, and perfecting His worship.
Jazakallah Khair bro and an early Eid Mubarak to everyone
[Is it possible that i have the actaual link to the announcment at IslamQA because i got a few texts yesterday saying that 'Eid was going to be on Thursday ]
JEDDAH, 11 December 2007 — The Arafat Day, when pilgrims will stand in prayer in the plain of Arafat at the peak of Haj this year, will be on Dec. 18, the Supreme Judiciary Council announced yesterday. Eid Al-Adha will be on Dec. 19.
Someone said to the Prophet, "Pray to God against the idolaters and curse them." The Prophet replied, "I have been sent to show mercy and have not been sent to curse." (Muslim)
The World is three days: As for yesterday, it has vanished, along with all that was in it. As for tomorrow, you may never see it. As for today, it is yours, so work in it.
- Hassan al-Basri
25:36 And the true servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk the earth with humility and when the ignorant address them, they respond with words of peace.
Hey there! Looks like you're enjoying the discussion, but you're not signed up for an account.
When you create an account, we remember exactly what you've read, so you always come right back where you left off. You also get notifications, here and via email, whenever new posts are made. And you can like posts and share your thoughts. Sign Up
. Inshallah.
Hide
Looks like you're enjoying the discussion, but you're not signed up for an account.
Posting Permissions
Bookmarks