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The Crescent Moon of the Month of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1442 A.H.

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1442 A.H.

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1442 A.H.

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces thatĀ Sunday, July 11th, 2021, will be the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, 1442 A.H. for most of North America except the Northeastern areas of the continent.

This determination is based on the fact that there were verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset onĀ Saturday, July 10th, 2021 in Houston, Texas and San Diego, California.

 

Important Islamic Events this Month:
7 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 17) Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p), (Year 114 A.H.)
8 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 18) Imam Hussain (p) left Mecca for Iraq (Year 61 A.H.)
9 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 19) Day of Arafah
Martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (p) (Year 61 A.H.)
10 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 20) Eid al-Adha
15 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 25) Birth of Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (p) (Year 212 A.H.)
(Date according to a different narration)
18 Dhu al-Hijjah (July 28) Eid al-Ghadir
24 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 3) Day of Mubahila