Muharram 1431

There were no valid reported sightings of the new crescent anywhere in North America and the Caribbean on the eve of Wednesday 16 December 2009 (29 Dhul Hijjah), the Hilal Committee of Toronto has declared the 1st of Muharram 1431 to be on Friday 18 December 2009.

Aashoorah day (10th of Muharram) will be on Sunday 27 December 2009

The Hilal Committee with it's membership of more than 80 organizations wishes one and all a blessed new year and Aashoorah.
 

Dhul Hijjah 1430 Announcement

Based on verified reports of crescent sightings in Trinidad and Guyana (also a reported sighting in New York) on the eve of Tuesday 17 November 2009 (29 Dhul Qaadah), the Hilal Committee of Toronto has declared the 1st of Dhul Hijjah 1430 to be on Wednesday 18 November 2009.

Eid ul Adha will be on Friday 27 November 2009

The Hilal Committee with it's membership of more than 80 organizations wishes one and all a blessed and joyful Eid ul Adha

Dhul Qaadah 1430 Announcement

There have been no confirmed sighting of hilal for Dhul Qa'ahah on Sunday 29th Shawwal, therefore the month completed 30 days and the 1st of Dhul Qa'adah 1430 will be on Tuesday 20th October 2009.

Eid ul Fitr / Shawwal 1430 moon sighting information

Based on verified reports of crescent sightings in the parameters of North America, the Caribbean and South America (specifically in Guyana and Surinam) on the eve of Saturday 19 September 2009 (29 Ramadan), the Hilal Committee of Toronto has declared the 1st of Shawwal 1430 to be on Sunday 20 September 2009.

Eid ul Fitr day will be on Sunday 20 September 2009.

The Hilal Committee with it's membership of more than 80 organizations wishes one and all a blessed and joyful Eid ul Fitr.

Eid ul Fitr / Shawwal 1430 moonsighting information will be posted on Saturday 19 September 2009 after 9:00 pm Insha Allah

Adhering to the traditional Sunnah method adopted by the Prophet of Islam Muhammad (pbuh), the numerous member organizations of the Hilal Committee will be meeting to deliberate the beginning of the month of Shawwal / Eid ul Fitr according to actual local moon sighting by the naked eye.

The meeting will be held at:

PLACE: Masjid Darus Salam, 4 Thorncliffe Pk. Dr. (Don Mills & Overlea) Tel: 416 467 0786
DATE: Saturday 29th of Ramadan 1430 / 19th of September 2009
TIME: After Salatul Maghrib

Please have a maximum of two reps from your organization to attend the meeting.

Please join the unity by becoming a member of the Hilal Committee.

Ramadan 1430 Moon sighting Information & Announcement
 

Based on confirmed verified reports of crescent sightings in North America and the Caribbean on the eve of Friday 21 August 2009 (29 Shaban), the Hilal Committee of Toronto has declared the 1st of Ramadan 1430 to be on Saturday 22 August 2009.

First day of fasting will be on Saturday 22 August 2009.

The Hilal Committee with it's membership of more than 80 organizations wishes one and all a blessed Ramadan.

Ramadan 1430 Announcement

Adhering to the traditional Sunnah method adopted by the Prophet of Islam Muhammad (pbuh), the numerous member organizations of the Hilal Committee will be meeting to deliberate the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan according to actual local moon sighting by the naked eye.

The meeting will be held at:

PLACE: Masjid Usman, 2065 Brock Rd. N (Hwy 401 and Brock Rd), Pickering, Tel: 905 426 7887
DATE: Friday 29th of Sha'ban 1430 / 21st August 2009
TIME: After Salatul Maghrib

Please have a maximum of two reps from your organization to attend the meeting.

Please join the unity by becoming a member of the Hilal Committee.

Shaban 1430

There have been no confirmed sightings of hilal for the month of Sha'ban on the eve of Wednesday the 29th of Rajab (22 July 2009) in the parameters of Hilal Committee of Toronto. Therefore the month of Rajab completed 30 days and the first of Sha'ban will be on Friday 24th of July 2009, correspondingly the 15th of Sha'ban will fall on Friday 7th Aug 2009.

Member Organization - General Meeting

All Hilal Committee member organizations are hereby notified of Hilal Committee General Meeting to be held at: Madinah Masjid - 1015 Danforth Ave. (Danforth and Donlands), Toronto, Tel 416 465 7833 on Sunday 2nd August 2009. We are to meet for Salatul Dhuhr, meeting will commence immediately after Salah. Please have two representatives and an Imam/Scholar attend the meeting.
 

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