LOOK FOR THE MOON FOR RAMADAAN 1431 (AH)

The 29th of Sha'baan is Tuesday 10th August, 2010.Sighting should be done after sunset of this day.

The new moon (crescent) will be born on Monday 9th August, 2010 at 11:08 pm. Sunset on Tuesday 10th August, 2010 will be at 6:30 pm. At sunset of this day, the moon will be about 19 hours 22 minutes old and Muslims are reminded to look for the crescent to commence the month of Ramadaan 1431 AH.

If the moon is sighted, the 1st Taraweeh would be performed on the night of Tuesday 10th August, 2010 and the 1st Fast would be on Wednesday 11th August, 2010.

If the moon is not sighted, Sha'baan would complete 30 days and the 1st Taraweeh would be performed on the night of Wednesday 11th August, 2010 and the 1st Fast would be on Thursday 12th August, 2010.

I'TIKAAF AND EID-UL-FITR

ASSALAAMU ‘ALAIYKUM AND RAMADAAN MUBAARAK!

The following calculation are for the Caribbean Islands of Trinidad and Tobago:

RAMADAAN 1430 A.H.
First Night: Night of Friday 21st August, 2009
First Day: Day of Saturday 22nd August, 2009
I'tikaaf begins: Insha Allah Before sunset of Thursday 10th September, 2009

SHA'BAAN 1430 (AH) - Last MonthThe Month of Sha'baan completed 29 days since the moon to commence the month of Ramadaan was confirmed as being sighted locally and regionally after the sunset of the 29th day.

SHAWWAAL 1430 (AH) - EID-UL-FITR - Next Month Insha-Allah.
The 29th of Ramadaan is Saturday 19th September, 2009 Insha-Allah.
Sighting should be done after sunset of this day Insha-Allah.
The new moon (crescent) will be born on Friday 18th September, 2009 at 2:18 pm Insha-Allah.
Sunset on Saturday 19th September, 2009 will be at 6:07 pm Insha-Allah.
At sunset of this day, the moon will be about 27 hours 53 minutes old and Muslims are reminded to look for the crescent to commence the month of Shawwaal 1430 AH Insha-Allah.
If the moon is sighted then Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Sunday 20th September, 2009 Insha-Allah.
If the moon is not sighted then Ramadaan would complete 30 days and Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Monday 21st September, 2009 Insha-Allah.

RAMADAAN 1430 (AH) (2009) – Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean

In The Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful

Assalaamu 'Alaiykum Brothers and Sisters!

RAMADAAN 1430 (AH) (2009) – Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean

The 29th of Sha'baan is Friday 21st August, 2009 Insha Allah.
Sighting should be done after sunset of this day Insha Allah.
The new moon (crescent) will be born Insha Allah on Thursday 20th August, 2009 at 6:02 am. Sunset Insha Allah on Friday 21st August, 2009 will be at 6:25 pm.
At sunset of this day, the moon will be about 36 hours 23 minutes old Insha Allah and Muslims are reminded to look for the crescent to commence the month of Ramadaan 1430 AH Insha Allah.
If the moon is sighted Insha Allah then the 1st Taraaweeh would be performed on the night of Friday 21st August, 2009 Insha Allah and the 1st Fast would be on Saturday 22nd August, 2009 Insha Allah.
If the moon is not sighted then Sha’baan would complete 30 days Insha Allah and the 1st Taraaweeh will be on the night of Saturday 22nd August, 2009 Insha Allah and the 1st Fast would be on Sunday 23rd August, 2009 Insha Allah.

Wa-Salaam
Umar Abdullah
Head of Waajihatul Islaamiyyah (The Islamic Front)
Tel: 1 (868) 787-0765; Fax: 1 (868) 631-8597
Email: waajihatulislaamiyyah@gmail.com or theislamicfront@gmail.com