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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 Holy Month of Muharram 1430
"The Crescent Committee" of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in North America would like to announce that there were several reports of sightings of the New Crescent at sunset on Sunday December 28th, 2008, in the cities of Miami, Orlando, Chicago and Dallas. And in conjunction with the astronomical data in regards to the possibility of sighting...
Greetings for Eid el-Ghadeer
May The Almighty God accept your deeds in this great month of Thul-Hijja and grant all of us pilgrimage to His Holy House this following year and every year God willing.
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.

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Monday, September 29, 2008
Announcement regarding the New Crescent of the Month of Shawal 1429
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In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Announcement regarding the New Crescent of the Month of Shawal 1429

To all the believers in North America

May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon all of you

"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 different cities and states in North America and South America, and no sighting of the New Crescent was reported.

Therefore, God willing, Tuesday will be the 30th of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, which follows that Wednesday is the first day of the Month of Shawal, the day of Eid el-Fitr.

We ask the Almighty Allah to make it a rewarding and blessed day, and hasten the appearance of the 12th Holy Imam peace be upon him.

The Crescent Committee:

  • Syed Muhammad Rizvi, Toronto
  • Sheikh Fadhil Al-Sahlani, New York
  • Syed Rafiq Naqvi, DC
  • Syed Mahboob Mahdi Abidi Najafi, Chicago
  • Sayyid M B Kashmiri, Los Angeles
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