Welcome tothe Central Hilal Committee of North America
Objectives of CHC
- Fulfill the obligation on the entire community to sight the moon (fardh kifaya) every month, nationwide.
- Revive the abandoned sunnah of moon sighting every month, especially for Ramadan and Eid.
- Unite the Muslims of USA on both Eids and Ramadan by establishing a nationwide system of sighting the moon all year round. Read More
The Need for CHC
We must establish our own system of moon sighting in North America, with the will of Allah, if we are to live as proper Muslims in this great land which has provided us with so many religious freedoms unthinkable in many other places. We do not need to rely on foreign sources when we can organize proper system in accordance to the Quran and Sunnah in our own land....Read More
Important Fatawas:
Determination of Eid Al-Adha Mufti Taqi Usmani
Read the CHC Shawwal 1446 AH Announcement Statement here
SHAWWAL 1446 AH
Reports from all sub-committees unanimously confirmed that the moon was NOT SIGHTED after the sunset of Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Thus, the Central Hilal Committe of North America has declared:
Monday March 31st will be Eid Al Fitr and the first day of Shawwal 1446 AH
Latest NewsLatest News and Announcements
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Shawwal 1446 AHon March 29, 2025
The Hilal to commence the month ofShawwal 1446 AHwas looked for after the sunset of Saturday, March 29, 2025.Reports from all sub-committees ofCHC, unanimously confirmed that the moon wasNOT SIGHTED. Thus, theCentralHilalCommittee of North America has declared that the month ofRamadan 1446 AH will complete its 30 days. Thus,Monday, March 31,...
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Shawwal 1446 AH Alerton March 29, 2025
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam, Please make an effort to sight the Hilal on Saturday, March 29, 2025, for the month of Shawwal 1446 AH. Take your important part in this blessed effort. Alhamdulillah, by the joint effort of the Ulama and the tremendous cooperation from brothers and sisters...
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Ramadan 1446 AHon February 28, 2025
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The Hilal to commence the month of RAMADAN 1446 AH was looked for after the sunset on Friday, February 28, 2025. The HilalWASSIGHTEDby CHC subcommittee members in Lawrenceville, NJ and Burlington, MA. The Central Hilal Committee of North America has accepted these report(s) and has declared: Saturday,...
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Ramadan 1446 AH Alerton February 27, 2025
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam, Please make an effort to sight the Hilal on Friday, February 28, 2025, for the month of Ramadan 1446. Alhamdulillah, by the joint effort of all the Ulama and great cooperation throughout...
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Prayer timingsCentral hilal commitee
Chicago, IL, USA
- Fajr4:08
- Sunrise5:53
- Zuhr12:53
- Asr5:40
- Maghrib7:43
- Isha9:28