What this means is that the Umm al-Qura, devised by the Institute of Astronomical & Geophysical Research in Riyadh, is drawn up in advance for government officials so they can plan ahead with public holidays and events. It shows the 11th month must be 30 days, that's what you are telling us."Ību Bakr Jamir Masjid Southampton seemed to clear up the confusion when it replied: "It’s 30th according to Umm al-Qura which is made years in advance for business purposes, in accordance to the Saudi moonsighting global calendar it is 29th, this is based on moonsighting and is updated as per the moonsighting, hope that helps." How can you search for a crescent on the 30th instead of 29th, Tuesday? Whether you like it or not, there is no 31 days in the Islamic months. Raji Saheed Abiola then replied: "This is very worrying and disturbing. Haramain Sharifain tweeted: "The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon residents of the Kingdom to search for the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah 1443 on the evening of Wednesday, 30 Dhul Qadah 1443 according to Umm Al Qura corresponding to June 29th 2022 and report any sightings." This appeared to go against custom that dictates looking for the moon on the 29th day of the Islamic month. The response came because the Umm al-Qura Calendar of Saudi Arabia indicates that Wednesday will be the 30th day of the current 11th Islamic month, Dhul Qadah. READ MORE: Eid ul Adha 2022 in Birmingham - where prayers will be held and what date However, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called upon residents to look for the faint crescent on Wednesday evening, causing some confusion and concern. The new moon is born on Wednesday, June 29, but may not be visible until the next day, according to data from the UK's HM Nautical Almanac Office. At this point, Dhul Hijjah is predicted to begin on Thursday, June 30, followed by Eid ul Adha on July 9. Officials and members of the public try to sight the moon on the 29th day of any given month - if it's observed the month comes to an end and if not the month goes on one more day. This second Eid starts on the 10th day of Dhul Hijjah, a sacred month in which the Hajj pilgrimage also takes place. Saudi Arabia officials have urged citizens to go out and look for the moon that will determine the start of the new month of Dhul Hijjah and therefore the date of Eid ul Adha 2022.
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