Ramadan 1429
The Astronomical New Moon is on Saturday, August 30, 2008 at 19:58 Universal Time (i.e., 3:58 pm EDT, and 12:58 pm PDT ). This moon is impossible to be seen any where on earth on August 30. On August 31, the moon will be sightable in Southern Africa, South America, and Central America. It would be very difficult to see in North America on August 31, but it will be visible on Sep 1, Insha-Allah. Therefore, first day of Ramadan (fasting) in North America according to sighting, is expected to be September 2, Insha-Allah. However, according to Saudi Ummul-Qura calendar, Fiqh Council of North America, and European Council for Fatwa and Research, the first day of Ramadan is on Monday, September 1, 2008.
In UK, the moon may still not be visible on September 1. However, if UK adopts Morocco sighting on Sep 1, then first day of ramadan in UK will be Sep 2. In Pkaistan, sighting will be easy on Sep 1, and first day of Ramadan will also be Sep 2.
Sighting Reports
August 30, 2008 (Saturday):No sighting reports are expected.
August 31, 2008 (Sunday):
Awaiting sighting reports
September 1, 2008 (Monday):
OFFICIAL 1st Day of Ramadan in Different Countries
September 1, 2008 (Monday):
September 2, 2008 (Tuesday):
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