Eid-al-Fitr 1443 AH will be celebrated in most of the countries of the world on Monday, 2nd May 2022.
(Based on:
1. The criteria is that on the New Moon day, if the moon is born
before sunset at Makkah and moon set is after sun set then the month start on
that night. First day of the month falls on the next day, otherwise wait for
another day.
2. The criteria are that after conjunction somewhere on the
globe, at local sunset, the angle between sun and moon should be at least 8° and
moon should be at least 5° above horizon. If these conditions are met, the
month starts the next day; otherwise the month starts on the day following next
day. )
We wish all our viewers Eid Mubarak !
The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) was on
Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 20:28 UT. On April 30, the new moon or waxing
crescent could not be seen anywhere in the world. So, the month of Ramadan 1443 AH will complete 30 days and the first
day of Shawwal or Eid ul Fitr 1443 AH will be the day of Monday 2nd May 2022.
Niger, Mali
and Afghanistan was celebrated Eid ul Fitr 1443on Sunday, 1st May 2022 based on
the declaration of false local crescent sighting.
Moreover,
Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka will be celebrate Eid ul Fitr 1443 on Tuesday,
3 rd May 2022 on the declaration of local crescent sighting or the compilation
of 30.
On the
occasion of the difference and disagreement in the timing of this year's
celebration of Eid Al Fitr in the Islamic countries which reached three days
that this matter is regrettable time when modern science, particularly
astronomy, has reached a high degree of advancement and precision.
One of
the objectives of Islamic religious seasons and feasts is that they are
occasions for celebration, reflection and rapprochement of hearts among Muslims
in all countries in specific common times. This unity appears also in the form
of these celebrations which have a great impact on the unity of feelings and
positions.
It seems
that these religious occasions have recently become occasions reflecting the
division of Muslims instead of their unity with a negative impact on others
image about them. This is indeed a huge mistake that runs contrary to the
objectives of religion as regards these sacred occasions.
OIC has
addressed this issue since the 1980s examined it in various meetings and
adopted numerous resolutions In view of the abovementioned considerations he
will request the International Islamic Fiah Academy - in its new framework – to
reconsider the standardization of the Islamic calendar proceeding from the
provisions of religion and the constant principles of modem science with a view
to adopting a unified global Islamic calendar in all Muslim countries. This
will reflect the unity of Muslims during their feasts and celebrations.
We appeal
to the religious and official authorities in the Muslim world to collaborate
with the OIC to put an end to division and disagreement in this regard.
Now, we have to implement to the following
resolution on the Unified Hijri Calendar of
OIC.
RESOLUTIONS ON CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND FAMILY AFFAIRS ADOPTED TO
THE 45TH SESSION OF THE COUNCIL OF FOREIGN MINISTERS (SESSION OF ISLAMIC VALUES
FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE, SOLIDARITY AND DEVELOPMENT) DHAKA – PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF
BANGLADESH 05-06 MAY 2018 19-20 SHA’BAN 1439 H
D) THE UNIFIED HIJRI CALENDAR
Taking into account the pressing need for the unification and
standardization of the Hijri Calendar which will reflect the unity of Muslims
during the feasts and celebrations;
Taking note of the conclusions of the scientific symposium on
unifying the Hijri Calendar held in Tunis on 11 June 2009 in presence of the
OIC General Secretariat, the International Islamic Fiqh Academy and the Member
States, which include the following:
Take into account scientific facts and fixed and accurate
astronomical calculations.
Need to rely on vision while making use of astronomical
calculations and observatories and to Make use of Al-Shahid System of the
Tunisian Scientist Mohamed Al Awsat Al-Iyari.
Taking also note of the International Conference of the Unity of
Hijri Calendar, hosted by the Turkish Administration of Religious Affairs
(Diyanet) in May 2016 in Istanbul to which scientists, astronomers and
officials from around 50 countries attended.
Recalling all previous resolutions supporting Dar Al-Iftaa in
implementing the satellite project in cooperation with Cairo University and the
Center for Aerospace Studies and Consulting in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and
stressing the importance of implementing the project proposed 15 years ago with
the aim of unifying the Hijra calendar in Islamic countries as an embodiment of
their unity;
1. Calls on OIC Member States and institutions and civil society
organizations to financially contribute towards the establishment and manufacturing
of the Islamic satellite.
2. Requests the Secretary General to take all necessary measures
in this regard in coordination with Dar al-IftaaAl-Misriyhah with a view to
starting the effective implementation of this project.
3. Calls upon all the Member States and Islamic institutions to
implement previous resolutions to support the Fatwa Institution in implementing
the satellite project with the cooperation of University of Cairo and Centre
for Space Studies and Consultations in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and through
cooperation with Turkish Administration of Religious Affairs (Diyanet).
4. Takes into consideration the efforts exerted by the United
Arab Emirates to achieve the unity of Muslim countries through the two meetings
of the sharia scholars and astronomers held in (1438/2016– 1439/2017) that
agreed to the unification of the Hijri calendar."
5. Requests the Secretary-General to follow up the issues
incorporated in this resolution and report thereon to the 46th Session of the
Council of Foreign Ministers.
Source : https://www.oic-oci.org/docdown/?docID=1878&refID=1078
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Update: 1st May 2022, 5.30 PM GMT
