Ramadan 1434 AH:
July 10, 2013 (Wednesday) in Australia, South Asia, Africa, and Americas
July 11, 2013 (Thursday) in Japan, Russia, and Europe

Eid ul-Fitr 1434 AH:
August 8, 2013 (Thursday) in Chile, and Polynesian Islands
August 9, 2013 (Friday) in the rest of the world except Japan

Eid ul-Adha 1434 AH:
October 15, 2013 (Tuesday) possibly South America
October 16, 2013 (Wednesday) in the rest of the world

Ramadan 1434 AH: July 9, 2013 (Tuesday)

Eid ul-Fitr 1434 AH: August 8, 2013 (Thursday)

Eid ul-Adha 1434 AH: October 15, 2013 (Tuesday)

Ramadan 1434 AH: The Astronomical New Moon is on July 8, 2013 (Monday) at 7:14 Universal Time (10:14 a.m. Makkah time). Sunset at Makkah on July 8 is at 7:07 p.m., while moonset is at 7:08 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset. Therefore first day of Ramadan is Tuesday, July 9, insha'Allah. First Tarawih prayer will be on Monday night.

Eid ul-Fitr 1434 AH: The Astronomical New Moon is on August 6, 2013 (Tuesday) at 21:51 Universal Time (12:51 a.m.on August 7 Makkah time). On Wednesday, August 7, sunset at Makkah is 6:57 p.m. and moonset is 6:29 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moon sets before sunset. On Wednesday, August 7, sunset at Makkah is 6:56 p.m. and moonset is at 7:07 p.m. Moon is born before sunset, while moonset is after sunset. Therefore, first day of Shawwal, i.e., Eid ul-Fitr is Thursday, August 8, insha'Allah.

Eid ul-Adha 1434 AH: Regarding Eid ul-Adha, the Fiqh Council of North America will follow the Official Announcement of Saudi Arabia.

May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen. For more detailed information, please visit: www.fiqhcouncil.org or www.moonsighting.com

Sincerely,
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi,
Chairman, Fiqh Council of North America