Every year the beginning of Islamic months especially Ramzan, Shawal and Zul Hajjah have been marred with confusion and chaos in most of the Muslim countries, USA and Canada are no different. This is due to the fact that Ulemas as well as the Governments in the Muslim countries interpret the Islamic Guidelines laid down by Qur’an and Sunnah of the Prophet^PBUH differently. In North America the problem becomes manifold due to the fact of diverse Muslim populations which come from all over the world including Middle East, India, Pakistan as well as African countries. Each ethnic group brings in their own cultures, traditions and practices which add to confusion about the start of Islamic Months.

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah,

 Faqueer Abulfatah Syed Nusrat makes an earnest appeal to all the brothers and sisters in Faith to keep alive the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet^SAS and try to sight the New Moon (Hilal) of SHAWWAL on the 29^thof RAMZAN 143 H (which happens to be on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in North America). Numerous traditions (Ahadith) promise immense Divine reward for those who try to keep a Sunnah of the Prophet^SAS alive.