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The Crescent Moon of the Month of Jumada al-Awwal, 1440 A.H.

by Syed Hasnain Zaidi

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Jumada al-Awwal, 1440 A.H.

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Monday, January 7th, 2018 will be the last day of the month of Rabi al-Thani, 1440 A.H. and Tuesday, January 8th, 2018, will be the first day of the month of Jumada al-Awwal, 1440 A.H. for the entire region of North America.

 

Important Islamic Events this Month:

5 Jumada al-Awwal

(Jan 12)

Birth of Sayyida Zaynab bint Ali (p), 5 A.H.

13 Jumada al-Awwal

(Jan 20)

Martyrdom Anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah al-Zahra (p), 11 A.H (according to the second narration)