Category: TAIA (Team for Advice on Issues of Astronomy)

For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah Syed Ali Al-Sistani (May Allah protect him), 1^st Rabi al-Awwal will be on Thursday 1 December 2016. 

Important dates:

Saturday 3 December: Shahadat Eve of Bibi Ma’sooma Qum 
Wednesday 7 December: Shahadat Eve of Imam Hasan Al-Askari (A)
Thursday 8 December: Eve 9^th Rabi al-Awwal, Eid-e-Zehra
Friday 16 December: Eve Wiladat of Holy Prophet (SAW) & Imam as-Sadiq (A) 

By: adminThu 2 Rabi Al Awwal 1438AH / 1 December 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Thursday, 1^st September, 2016, at 10:03 BST. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye in most parts of the world.

On Friday, 2^nd September, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Central, East and South Africa, as well as South and Central America. On Saturday, 3^rd September, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe and the rest of the world

For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1^st Dhul Hijjah, 1437AH, to be on Sunday, 4^th September, 2016.

Important dates for this month:

Fri 9 September: Shahadat Eve Imam Muhammad Baqir (A)
Sun 11 September: Shahadat Eve Hazrat Muslim (A)
Mon 12 September: Roz e Arafah
Tue 13 September: Eid ul Adha Day
Sat 19 September: Wiladat Eve Imam Ali un Naqi (A)
Tue 20 September: Eve Eid e Ghadeer
Sat 24 September: Shahadat Eve Sons of Hazrat Muslim (A)
Mon 26 September: Eve Eid e Mubahila

By: adminMon 26 Dhul Qidah 1437AH / 29 August 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Tuesday, 2^nd August, 2016, at 21:44 BST. On this day it cannot be seen with the unaided eye in any part of the world.
 
On Wednesday, 3^rd August, 2016, it can be seen with the unaided eye in parts of South America. In London, UK, the crescent will be seen with the unaided eye first on Thursday, 4^th August, 2016.
 
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) 1^st Dhul Qa’dah, 1437AH, will be on Friday, 5^th August, 2016.
 
Important dates for this month:
     
Monday 15^th August    11^th Dhul Qa’dah    Wiladat Day of Imam Ali Ridha (A)
Friday 2^nd September    29^th Dhul Qa’dah    Shahadat Day of Imam Muhammad Taqi (A)

By: adminSat 3 Dhul Qidah 1437AH / 6 August 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Monday, 4^th July, 2016, at 12:01 BST.

On Tuesday, 5^th July, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

On Wednesday, 6^th July, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe.
 
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) residing in the UK, EXPECT 1^st Shawwal, 1437AH, to be on Thursday, 7^th July, 2016.

We have received news from the Office of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani in Najaf that Eid-ul-Fitr for Muqallideen residing in Northern Asia, Europe (including UK) and Scandanavia will be marked on Thursday 7 July 2016.

By: adminTue 30 Ramadan 1437AH / 5 July 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

According to the announcement from the office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani (long may he live) in the holy city of Najaf, Tuesday 7 June is the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadhan in the United Kingdom, European, Scandinavian countries, Middle East and the rest of the world.

By: adminMon 1 Ramadan 1437AH / 6 June 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Friday, 6^th May, 2016, at 20:29 BST. On this day it will not be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.

On Sunday, 8^th May, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe.

For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) EXPECT 1^st Sha’baan, 1437AH, to be on Monday, 9^th May, 2016.

Important dates for this month:
Wednesday 11^th May: 3^rd Sha’ban: Wiladat Day – Imam Husayn (A)
Thursday 12^th May: 4^th Sha’ban: Wiladat Day – Hazrat Abbas (A)
Friday 13^th May: 5^th Sha’ban: Wiladat Day – Imam Zain ul Abideen (A)
Sunday 22^nd May: Eve 15^th Sha’ban – Shab e Baraat & Eve of Wiladat – Imam Mahdi (ATFS)
Monday 23^rd May: Day 15^th Sha’ban – Wiladat Day – Imam Mahdi (ATFS)

By: adminSun 24 Rajab 1437AH / 1 May 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Monday, 8^th February, 2016, at 14:39 GMT. On this day it will not be seen with the unaided eye anywhere in the world. On Tuesday, 9^th February, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe
For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1^st Jamaadi al Ula, 1437AH, to be on Wednesday, 10^th February, 2016.

Important dates for this month:
Saturday 13^th February, Eve 5^th Jamaadi al Ula: Wiladat Eve of Sayyidah Zainab (A)

By: adminWed 1 Jumada Al Oula 1437AH / 10 February 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Sunday, 10^th January, 2016, at 01:30 GMT. On Monday, 11^th January, 2016, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in Europe and most of the world

For the Muqallideen of Ayatullah ul Uzama Syed Sistani (May Allah Protect him) expect 1st Rabi ul Aakher, 1437AH, to be on Tuesday, 12th January, 2016.

Important dates for this month:
Wednesday, 20^th January, Eve of 10^th Rabi ul Aakher: Wiladat Eve – Imam Hassan Askari (A)

By: adminMon 1 Rabi Al Thani 1437AH / 11 January 2016Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting

The next new moon occurs on Friday, 11^th December, 2015, at 10:29 GMT. On this day it will not be visible with the unaided eye anywhere in the world.

On Saturday, 12^th December, 2015, it can easily be seen with the unaided eye in most of the world, including Europe

By: adminTue 26 Safar 1437AH / 8 December 2015Fri 30 Shaban 1441AH / 24 April 2020 Tags: Moon Sighting