19 May 2013

Sunday, 19 August 2012 05:08

Office of Ayatollah Al-Sistani announces Monday to be first day of Eid Al-Fitr

SHAFAQNA (Shia International News Association) - In the name of Allah the most Beneficent the most Merciful

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Sistani in Najaf to all believers that investigation on the month of Shawwal moon sighting was done after sunset on Saturday 29 of Ramadan. Moon sighting was not proved for Ayatollah Al-Sistani in naked eye neither in Iraq nor the rest of the Arab and Islamic countries. According to this research, tomorrow Sunday, will be considered the 30th day of Ramadan and Monday will be the first day of Eid Al-Fitr and the month of Shawwal. May Allah accept the prayers and deeds of all Muslims.

 

Night of 30th of Ramadan 1433 H

Office of Sayyed Al-Sistani, Najaf

 

 

Translation of SHAFAQNA from original Arabic announcement

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