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Regarding the Health of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani

In the past couple of days we have witnessed several news agencies spread rumors about the health of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani. I.M.A.M. reassures the public that such news is inaccurate. Our most recent communications with the head office reflect that he is in good health and is resuming his daily activities in his office as usual.

Response to Questions from Washington Post

English translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to questions from Washington Post.

The crime against the holy shrines of in Iraq.

The Statement from Ayatullah Seestani’s Office in Najaf concerning the crime against the holy shrines of Imam Al-Hadi and Imam Al-Askari (may Allah bless them) in Iraq.

Response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to question By Fox News

English Translation of the response by the Office of His Eminence Ayatullah Seestani in Najaf to question By Fox News:
North America Office
Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Month of Thu el-Hija 1429
"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were no reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Friday November 28th, 2008, in all of North America.
Announcement Regarding the New Crescent of the Month of Thi al-Qi'eda 1429
The Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that at sunset on Wednesday October 29th 2008, the new crescent was not seen.
Announcement regarding the New Crescent of the Month of Shawal 1429
"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to inform you that it has researched the New Crescent of the Month of Shawal, on Monday night, the 29th of Month of Ramadhan 1429 (September 29th, 2008) in

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Sunday, August 31, 2008
Announcement Regarding the Possibilities of Sighting of the New Crescent for the Holy Month of Ramadan
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In the name of Allah, the Beneficent the Merciful

Announcement Regarding the Possibilities of Sighting of the New Crescent for the Holy Month of Ramadan

To all the Believers,

Peace & blessings upon you
We would like to bring to your attention the following:
·         Based on the principle of “multiple curve sightings” and since the astronomical data in regards to the possibilities of sighting the New Crescent of the Month of Ramadan for the year 1429 at sunset on Sunday August 31st 2008 in North America, are very low and do not provide certainty, it’s more likely that Holy Month of Ramadan will start on September 2nd 2008 for those who follow his Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may Allah prolong his life) and most of the other jurists.
·         Based on the principle of “sharing of the night” and since the astronomical data in regards to the possibilities of sighting the New Crescent are high at sunset on Sunday in SouthAmerica, for those who can still follow the late Grand Ayatollah Sayyid al-Khoei (may Allah bless his soul),  it is more likely that the Holy Month of Ramadan will start on September 1st, 2008 if there is a confirmation of sightings of the New Crescent in South America based on the a legal (religious) standards, since North America shares the same night with South America.
These results will be confirmed through the announcement of the “Crescent Committee” of the Council of Muslim Shia Scholars in North America which will be issued late in the evening on Sunday August 31st.

We ask Allah to accept everyone’s work.

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