The 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. |