This is to let you know that the moon has not been sighted anywhere in the world on Friday, 29th Zul-Hijja, 1432, 25th of November, 2011, in accordance with our criteria. Therefore, Saturday, November 26th, is the 30th day of Zul-Hijja and Sunday, November 27th, is the first day of Muharram and the first day of the Islamic new year 1433.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you, your family and Muslims around the world all the best.
Please don’t forget that Rasoul Allah (SAAW) encouraged fasting the 9th and 10th of Muhrram, which will be on Monday and Tuesday, December 5th and 6th, in shaa Allah. We fast these days to thank Allah Taala for saving Prophet Mousa (AA) and his people from oppression.
Let us start our new year with obedience and repentance to Allah Taala, asking Him SWT to forgive us all our shortcomings and to guide us toward the straight path, unite the Umma of Muhammad SAAW toward better future and success in this life and the hereafter, and to bestow His mercy and protection on all of us.
This is a good chance for ourselves and our children to reflect on the life long struggle of the Prophet SAAW and his companions, their sacrifices to bring Islam to us, and the lessons learned from Seera in general and Hijra in particular.
All the best to you and yours
Wa assalamou alaikoum
Salam Elmenyawi – Muslim Council of Montreal
http://www.muslimcouncil.org