Press Release: The Crescent of the Month of Shawal 1428 A.H.
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
They ask you concerning the new moon. Say:
They are times appointed for (the benefit of) men, and (for) the pilgrimage;
(2: 189)
Dear Respected Believers,
Peace and Blessings upon you…
We 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 year.
Sayed al-Khoei followers (confirmed):
§ Based on the sightings of the crescent by the believers in Australia and the Middle East at sunset on Friday October 12th, 2007, it is decided that tomorrow Saturday October 13th, 2007 is the 1st of Shawal 1428.
Sayed al-Seestani followers in The Middle East & Australia (confirmed):
§ Based on the sightings of the crescent by the believers in Australia and the Middle East at sunset on Friday October 12th, 2007, it is decided that tomorrow Saturday October 13th, 2007 is the 1st of Shawal 1428.
Sayed al-Seestani followers in North America (not confirmed yet):
The possibilities of the 1st of Shawal 1428, based on astronomical data are Saturday October 13th, 2007 or Sunday October 14th, 2007. Confirmation of this information will depend on actual sightings received from believers tonight and tomorrow night insha Allah.
Important Notes
§ Please note that according to Sayed al-Seestani the astronomical data in regards to the visibility of the crescent can only be used if it produces certainty (Itminan) to the follower.
§ We will update you as soon as any confirmed data becomes available and all updates will be posted on: www.imam-us.org
May Allah bless you and best regards….
I.M.A.M.
Sayyid M. Baqer al-Kashmeeri
Friday October 12, 2007 at 12:44 p.m. (P.S.T.)