Ayatullah Sistani  (May Allah SWT protect him)

Based on the rulings of differing of horizons, there is no possibility of sighting the crescent anywhere in Europe on Thursday, 9 September 2010.

As for Friday, 10 September 2010, a rationale for beginning of Shawwal 1431AH agreed by Hilal Advisory Team will be forwarded to Najaf for guidance from His Eminence. HAT will publish the statement upon receipt Insha'Allah

Please watch this space from Friday 10th September 2010 after maghribayn.

Expect 1st of Shawwal 1431AH on Saturday, 11 September 2010 or Sunday, 12 September 2010.


Marhoom Ayatullah Al Khoi (RA)

Based on the ruling of unity of horizons, and sharing of the night, there is a distinct possibility of sighting the crescent in Africa and America on Thursday, 9 September 2010. Europe shares the night with these regions.

Hilal Advisory Team has achieved itmi'naan over many years on astronomical calculations that meet a certain criteria. The crescent for Shawwal 1431 is positioned well above the criteria in many regions mentioned above.

Please see below relevant ruling of Marhoom Ayatullah Al Khoei

"1741. The first date of a month is not proved by the prediction of the astronomers. However, if a person believes in what they say or is satisfied with it, he should act according to their statement."
http://www.al-islam.org/laws/al-khui/22.htm#20

Based on above 1st Shawwal 1431 will be on Friday 10th September 2010 for followers of Marhoom Ayatullah Al Khoei

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