Moon sighting in Islam
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Moon sighting (Arabic: رؤية الهلال) refers to the act of observing a new crescent moon and is one of the ways to determine the beginning of a lunar month in religion.[1][better source needed] On the Islamic calendar, a month begins with the sighting of the new crescent Moon. That makes astronomy a key part of Islamic events and festivals, including Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.[2][3]
Procedure
[edit]Iran
[edit]The Estehlal Headquarters is the organization and command post based in Iran[4][5][6] which deploys groups to monitor the sky and identify the crescent of the Moon[7][8] on the first night(s)[9] of the Lunar month,[10] as per the Islamic tradition of Estehlal [clarification needed][citation needed]. This marks the first day of each month on the lunar calendar.[11] Estehlal Headquarters[12][13] was established by the decree of Iran's supreme leader, Seyyed Ali Khamenei, to regulate the practice of Estehlal.[14][15] The Center consists of 150 groups[16][17][18] with 700 members.[19][20]
Saudi Arabia
[edit]The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has called on all moon sighters across the Kingdom to participate in the sighting of the moon. Encouraging individuals capable of observing the crescent moon, whether with the naked eye or through binoculars.[failed verification] The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has requested those who observe a crescent moon approach the nearest court and provide their testimony to assist the court in determining the beginning of Ramadan.[21]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "بررسی فقهی رؤیت هلال ماه". Khamenei.ir (in Persian).
- ^ "How to sight the new crescent Moon".
- ^ Schmall, Emily (9 April 2024). "How the Solar Eclipse Affected Eid Timing". The New York Times.
- ^ What is Estehlal headquarter(s) doing? isna.ir
- ^ Estehlal -- The month of Shawal iqna.ir
- ^ Estehlal Headquarter announces based on scientific concepts/comments of expert individuals irna.ir Retrieved 27 February 2020
- ^ Setad-e Estehlal haftaseman.ir Retrieved 27 February 2020
- ^ Information database of (the) "Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran
- ^ FarhangeFarsi Amid (Amid dictionary)
- ^ Encyclopedia of the Islamic World, RoyatehMah (Estehlal)
- ^ The stages of Estehlal (seeing the month) -- in Ramadanmonth tabnak.ir Retrieved 29 February 2020
- ^ Waseti, Seyyed Mohammad Morteza Hosseini, Tajol-Aroos Men Jaharol-Qamous, Vol. 7, p. 303
- ^ Darulfekr LeTaba'ah WaNashr WaTozi', first edition
- ^ Circumstances of "Estehlal Headquarter" yjc.ir Retrieved 27 February 2020
- ^ Estehlal -- How is seen the newmoon? khamenei.ir Retrieved 22 February 2020
- ^ The activity of 150 groups -- Estehlal parsnews.com Retrieved 22 February 2020
- ^ Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) News Agency
- ^ Khabargozari-e Daneshjoo (Student News Network)
- ^ Activities 150 groups to see the crescent moon in the country farsnews.ir
- ^ Observation of 150 groups for the practice of Estehlal in the country irna.ir
- ^ "When is Ramadan 2024 and how is the moon sighted?". Aljazeera.
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