Preliminary Statement about the Beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 1445 A.H.

March 5, 2024

In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful

Preliminary Statement about the Beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 1445 A.H.

بيان تمهيدي بخصوص توقّعات بداية شهر رمضان المبارك لعام ١٤٤٥ هـ

To the Believers of North America, Peace and Blessings Be Upon You.

The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America would like to bring to your attention that, according to astronomical data, the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan, 1445 A.H. / 2024 is expected to be on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 in all regions of North America, by the Will of Allah.

Please note that this is a preliminary statement only. The actual, final statement from the Moon-Sighting Committee will be issued after sunset on Sunday, March 10th, 2024 (29th of Sha’ban 1445 A.H.).

We advise the practice of caution and not to rush in conveying any information before confirmation. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Moon-Sighting Committee
Sayyid M. Rizvi, Toronto, Canada
Sayyid Mehboob Mehdi Abidi, Chicago, Illinois
Shaykh Ahmad Bahrani, Potomac, Maryland
Shaykh M. Jafar Banglori, Miami, Florida
Shaykh M. Taqi Zakeri, Springfield, Virginia

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Note:

• This announcement from the Crescent Committee is per the request of numerous community members across North America to help in identifying the beginning of the Hijri months.
• To learn about our basis for determining the beginning of lunar months and the theory about the unity of horizons, click here.
• To read Frequently Asked Questions about the Announcements of the Crescent Committee, click here.

The Moon-Sighting Committee was established during the seventh annual conference of The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America, and has been providing monthly sighting announcements to the North American Shia Muslim communities since 2007. The Council adopts/renews its members on an annual basis.

To learn about our basis for determining the beginning of lunar months and the theory about the unity of horizons, click here.