http://imam-us.orgRSS feeds for Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya60http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/203/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=203http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=203&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/203/Default.aspxThe Crescent Moon Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces there were no reports of sightings of the crescent moon in North America on sunset Friday the 15th of January 2010. As a result, Saturday January 16th, 2010, will be the 30th of the Month of Muharram and Sunday January 17th, 2010 will be considered the 1st of the Month of Safar.Administrator AccountSat, 16 Jan 2010 14:07:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:203http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/202/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=202http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=202&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/202/Default.aspxMay the peace and blessings of Allah be upon both of you,It is no secret from your Excellencies, nor from the remaining officials in the Saudi Arabian Kingdom, that the recent vile and inappropriate statements by Shaykh Al-Ureifi about the Shia Muslims, the Followers of Ahl-ul-Bayt and of the Prophet, and the Supreme Religious Authority of the Muslims, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Hussaini al-Sistani (may God prolong his life), during his speech on Friday the 15th of Muharram, and the despicable caricature in al-Watan Newspaper published on Monday the 22nd of Muharram have enraged the emotions and anger of every sound-minded and conscious individual – not to mention the Muslims among them, especially the followers of His Eminence worldwide. Our sole response to those acts is the words of the Exalted, “O you who have faith! Be wary of Allah, and speak upright words. He shall rectify your conduct for you and He shall forgive you your sins. Whoever obeys Allah and His Apostle has certainly achieved a great success.” (al-Quran 33:70-71). We address you as the representative of your Kingdom, which is honored by the Holy Ka’bah – a point of unity for all Muslims and those who pray, in this country. You also represent his Majesty King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud, whose history is replete with initiatives to repair the rifts in the Arab and Muslim worlds and with issues pertaining to dialogue and interfaith relations. Administrator AccountTue, 12 Jan 2010 21:17:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:202http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/194/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=194http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=194&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/194/Default.aspxThe Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America announces the verified sighting of the crescent moon in several areas of North America  after sunset on Thursday 17 December 2009. As a result, Friday December 18, 2009, will be the first day of the month of Muharram for the year 1431 A.H. Accordingly, the day of Ashura in which we commemorate the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husain (peace be upon him), will be on Sunday December 27, 2009.Administrator AccountFri, 18 Dec 2009 05:33:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:194http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/177/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=177http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=177&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/177/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that according to the legal religious criteria, it was established that there were no sightings of the new crescent at sunset on Tuesday November 17th, 2009.Administrator AccountWed, 18 Nov 2009 05:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:177http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/174/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=174http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=174&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/174/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that according to the legal religious criteria, it was established that there were sightings of the new crescent in the City of Orland, Florida at sunset on Monday October 19th, 2009.Administrator AccountTue, 20 Oct 2009 20:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:174http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/173/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=173http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=173&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/173/Default.aspxWe would like to inform you that the Crescent Committee has conducted the appropriate investigations, through the help of its members and many scholars and preachers from different areas – especially the areas in which there was indeed a possibility of sighting the crescent, although the possibilities of sighting were minimum. The committee reported no cases of sighting the crescent by the sunset of Saturday, September 19th in North America.Administrator AccountSun, 20 Sep 2009 02:26:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:173http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/172/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=172http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=172&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/172/Default.aspxMay the peace and blessings of God be upon you and we ask God to accept your fasting and deeds in this Holy Month. In preparation for the announcement regarding the month of Shawwal's new crescent, we would like to ask that you direct your attention to the following:Administrator AccountFri, 18 Sep 2009 21:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:172http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/170/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=170http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=170&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/170/Default.aspxThe Crescent Committee of the Council of the Shia Muslim Scholars in North America makes the following announcement regarding the new crescent of the Holy Month of Ramadhan 1430:The new crescent was reportedly sighted in several regions of the world at sunset on Friday, August 21st, 2009. As for the United States and Canada most regions were cloudy. Therefore, based on the following two points:• His Eminence Grand Ayatullah Sayyid Sistani's opinion is: “The sighting of the new crescent in any region establishes the possibility of its sighting--had there been no barriers--in regions located to its west, as long as they are not too distant in latitude.”• He has mentioned the following condition in his verdict (see the link): "the standard for the attainment of a sense of assurance should be through the correlation of 'the size and the altitude of the new crescent' in the region where the new crescent is sighted to other regions.”Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 is the first day of the month of Ramadhan for anyone who attains a sense of assurance based on the above criteria. It is worth mentioning for those still following the Late Grand Ayatullah Sayyid al-Khoei that the 1st of the Month of Ramadhan will be on Saturday in all of North America.We Ask Allah to accept all our deeds and worships in this Holy Month.The Crescent CommitteeAdministrator AccountSat, 22 Aug 2009 16:15:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:170http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/168/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=168http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=168&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/168/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sighting of the New Crescent anywhere in North America at sunset on Wednesday July 22nd, 2009.Administrator AccountThu, 23 Jul 2009 03:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:168http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/167/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=167http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=167&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/167/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that the New Crescent was sighted at sunset on Tuesday in Toronto, ONT (Canada) and Orlando, FL with the naked eye.Administrator AccountWed, 24 Jun 2009 03:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:167http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/165/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=165http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=165&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/165/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Sunday May 24th, 2009. Administrator AccountMon, 25 May 2009 04:08:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:165http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/156/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=156http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=156&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/156/Default.aspxHis Eminence was born in the City of Foumin in the Northern villages of Iran in 1334 A.H. and spent his life serving Ahl-ul-Bayt peace be upon them.  He spent part of his time in the Holy City of Najaf as a student under the tutelage of the great scholars such as Sayyid Abu al-Hassan al-Asfahani, and Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei may Allah bless their souls. He returned to the Holy City of Qum continuing his work until he became one of its renowned  Jurists.Administrator AccountSun, 17 May 2009 21:41:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:156http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/155/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=155http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=155&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/155/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that the New Crescent was sighted at sunset on Saturday in Phoenix, AZ clearly with the naked eye. This comes in accordance to the astronomical predictions which states ease of sightability throughout North America. Unfortunately the rest of the areas were cloudy and rainy which obstructed the sighting.Administrator AccountSun, 26 Apr 2009 04:39:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:155http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/152/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=152http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=152&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/152/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Thursday March 26th, 2009. Administrator AccountFri, 27 Mar 2009 08:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:152http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/139/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=139http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=139&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/139/Default.aspxIt was reported to us today by Sayyid Mohammed al-Qazweeni from the Islamic Center in San Diego, that several people were able to sight the New Crescent of the month of Rabe’ al-Awal yesterday night. Many believers were present and were able to see it clearly.Administrator AccountThu, 26 Feb 2009 19:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:139http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/138/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=138http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=138&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/138/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Wednesday February 25th, 2009. Administrator AccountThu, 26 Feb 2009 05:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/128/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=128http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=128&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/128/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Monday January 26th, 2009.Administrator AccountWed, 28 Jan 2009 09:51:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:128http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=119http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=119&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/119/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were several reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Sunday December 28th, 2008, in the cities of Miami, Orlando, Chicago and Dallas. And in conjunction with the astronomical data in regards to the possibility of sightings in perfect conditions in most areas of North America, we announce the following:Administrator AccountMon, 29 Dec 2008 00:21:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:119http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Greetings-for-Eid-elGhadeer.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=117http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=117&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/117/Greetings-for-Eid-elGhadeer.aspxMay The Almighty God accept your deeds in this great month of Thul-Hijja and grant all of us pilgrimage to His Holy House this following year and every year God willing.Administrator AccountWed, 17 Dec 2008 07:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:117http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=108http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=108&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/108/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Friday November 28th, 2008, in all of North America.Administrator AccountSat, 29 Nov 2008 04:38:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:108http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=105http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=105&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/105/Default.aspxThe Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that at sunset on Wednesday October 29th 2008, the new crescent was not seen.Administrator AccountThu, 30 Oct 2008 15:02:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:105http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/104/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=104http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=104&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/104/Default.aspx"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to inform you that it has researched the New Crescent of the Month of Shawal, on Monday night, the 29th of Month of Ramadhan 1429 (September 29th, 2008) inAdministrator AccountTue, 30 Sep 2008 03:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:104http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=103http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=103&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/103/Default.aspxAs a result of receiving some questions regarding the possibility of sighting the New Crescent with the naked eye on Sunday August 31st, which took place by trustworthy believers, we would like toAdministrator AccountThu, 11 Sep 2008 23:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:103http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/Default.aspx#Comments1http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=102http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=102&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/102/Default.aspxWhile the possibilities of the New Crescent sightings based on astronomical data were weak, we were in fact able to confirm the sighting of the New Crescent of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 1429....Administrator AccountMon, 01 Sep 2008 03:53:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:102http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=101http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=101&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/101/Default.aspxBased on the principle of “multiple curve sightings” and since the astronomical data in regards to the possibilities of sighting the New Crescent of the Month of Ramadan for the year 1429 at sunset on Sunday August 31st 2008 in North America....Administrator AccountSun, 31 Aug 2008 06:31:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:101http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=98http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=98&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/98/Default.aspxWith the approach of the Blessed Month of Ramadan, we would like to draw the attention of the believers to look for an announcement declaring the start of the Holy Month from the Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America. This announcement will be distributed via e-mail and will also be posted on the organization's official website: www.imam-us.org by late evening on Sunday August 31st, 2008.Administrator AccountThu, 28 Aug 2008 15:22:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:98http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/90/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=90http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=90&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/90/Default.aspxBased on this information and in accordance to the principles for identifying the beginning of the new month of Grand Ayatullah Sayed Sistani may Allah prolong his life, it was concluded that....Administrator AccountFri, 04 Jul 2008 05:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:90http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/89/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=89http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=89&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/89/Default.aspxBased on reports of sightings of the new moon received from different areas in North America, we would like to announce that tomorrow Thursday June 5th 2008 is the first day of Jamadi Ath'thani 1429 A.H.Administrator AccountFri, 13 Jun 2008 16:30:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:89http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/79/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=79http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=79&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/79/Default.aspxThe Hellal Committee of the Conference of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that at sunset on Monday 5th of May, the new crescent was not seen. Also there has been no astronomical prediction of it being seen.Administrator AccountWed, 07 May 2008 17:52:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:79http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/77/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=77http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=77&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/77/Default.aspxWe would like to announce that the new crescent has been seen in a few areas in North America. This agrees with trusted astronomical calculation. Therefore, Monday April 7th 2008 is the first day of Rabi Ath'thani 1429.Administrator AccountMon, 14 Apr 2008 15:29:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:77http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=57http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=57&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/57/Default.aspxAssalamu Alaikum, Based on the possibility of sighting the crescent at sunset Thursday February 7th, 2008 in some of the western parts of North America, the Crescent Committee of the Council of Muslim Shia Scholars in North America held its monthly meeting to determine the beginning of the Month of Safar. After investigating, the members of the committee were not able to identify and did not receive any reports of sightings of the crescent from any place in North America. Administrator AccountFri, 08 Feb 2008 09:19:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:57http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/52/Announcement-on-the-First-of-Muharrum-1429.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=52http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=52&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/52/Announcement-on-the-First-of-Muharrum-1429.aspxAssalamu Alaikum, Based on proof of observation of the new crescent in many cities including New York, New Jersey, Orlando, Tampa, Miami and Dallas, tomorrow January 10th 2008 is the first day of Muharram 1429. Therefore day of Ashoura will be...Administrator AccountThu, 10 Jan 2008 01:23:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:52http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=50http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=50&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/50/Default.aspxTo the believers in North America, Peace and blessings from Allah be upon you. It is natural to have differences in determining the beginning of the Islamic months based on the different religious opinions of our Jurists (Fuqaha'), but what has happened this year with certain entities in the Holy Land of Mecca declaring Monday, December 10th, 2007 as the beginning of the month of Thul-Hijja has caused great confusion amongst the Muslims and therefore demands further explanation of the situation.Administrator AccountTue, 18 Dec 2007 03:18:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:50http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=43http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=43&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/43/Default.aspxDear Believers in North America, As-Salaam Alaikum. The Helal Committee members of The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America held a conference call in regards to the Helal of the First day of Thul-Hajj, tonight December 10th at 9 p.m. Eastern Time.Administrator AccountMon, 10 Dec 2007 00:45:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:43http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=38http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=38&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/38/Default.aspxI.M.A.M. has been trying to gather reports and data about moon sightings. The following has been established in regards to the 1st day of Shawal (Eid al-Fitr) for the followers of Sayed al-Seestani:Administrator AccountSat, 13 Oct 2007 05:43:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:38http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/The-Crescent-of-the-Month-of-Shawal-1428-AH.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=37http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=37&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/37/The-Crescent-of-the-Month-of-Shawal-1428-AH.aspxWe ask the Almighty Allah to accept your deeds and worships in this Holy month of Ramadhan. We would like to inform the believers of the possibilities in regards to sighting the crescent for the Month of Shawal of this yearAdministrator AccountFri, 12 Oct 2007 19:49:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:37http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=25http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=25&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/25/Default.aspxWe would like to inform you that tonight (Wednesday September 12th) after sunset due to cloudy skies we were unable to see the New Moon in Los Angeles. However, reliable believers from ....Administrator AccountFri, 14 Sep 2007 19:05:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:25http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=1http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=1&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1/Default.aspxToday the Islamic world received tragic news about one of the great icons of Islam, the servant of the knowledge of Ahlul-bayt (peace be upon him)Administrator AccountSun, 17 Jun 2007 07:13:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:1http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=2http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=2&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/2/Default.aspxAs narrated in the hadith: "If a scholar departs this world, a groove happens in Islam that will not be mended by anything."Administrator AccountWed, 22 Nov 2006 08:24:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:2http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Response-to-Questions-from-Washington-Post.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=9http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=9&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9/Response-to-Questions-from-Washington-Post.aspxEnglish translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to questions from Washington Post.Administrator AccountMon, 23 Oct 2006 07:50:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:9http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=8http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=8&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/8/Default.aspxThe Statement from Ayatullah Seestani’s Office in Najaf concerning the crime against the holy shrines of Imam Al-Hadi and Imam Al-Askari (may Allah bless them) in Iraq.Administrator AccountMon, 23 Oct 2006 07:48:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:8http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Default.aspx#Comments0http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=138&ModuleID=948&ArticleID=7http://www.imam-us.org/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=7&PortalID=0&TabID=138http://www.imam-us.org/NewsEvents/OfficialStatements/tabid/138/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7/Default.aspxEnglish Translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to question By Fox News:Administrator AccountMon, 23 Oct 2006 07:46:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:7