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Objectives of CHC

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.
Fulfill the obligation on the entire community to sight the moon (fardh kifaya) every month, nationwide. 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

Zul Qa'dah 1444 AH

The crescent moon to commence the month of Zul Qa'dah 1444 AH was looked for after the sunset of Friday, May 19, 2023. Reports from all Sub Committees of CHC, both local and regional, unanimously confirmed that the moon was NOT SIGHTED.

Thus, the Central Hilal Committee of North America has declared that the month of Shawwal 1444 AH will complete its 30 days.

Thus, Sunday, May 21, 2023 will be the 1st day of Zul Qa'dah 1444 AH.

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Zul Qa'dah 1444 AH Alerton May 19, 2023

The crescent moon to commence the month ofZul Qa'dah 1444 AHwas looked for after the sunset of Friday, May 19, 2023.Reports from all Sub Committees ofCHC, both local and regional, unanimously confirmed that the moon wasNOT SIGHTED. Thus, theCentralHilalCommittee of North America has declared that the month ofShawwal 1444 AH...
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Zul Qa'dah 1444 AHon May 16, 2023

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam, Please make an effort to sight the Hilalon Friday, May 19, 2023, for the month of Zul Qa'dah 1444. Alhamdulillah, by the joint effort of all the Ulama and great cooperation throughout the States, we have revived this forgotten Sunnah of moonsighting throughout...
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Shawwal 1444H Alerton April 20, 2023

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته The Hilal to commence the month of Shawwal 1444 AH was looked for after the sunset on Thursday, April 20, 2023. The HilalWASSIGHTEDbyCHC subcommittee members inSan Antonio, TX and San Diego, CA. The Central Hilal Committee of North America has accepted these report(s) and has declaredFriday,...
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Shawwal 1444Hon April 17, 2023

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Dear Brothers/Sisters in Islam, Please make an effort to sight the Hilal on Thursday, April 20, 2023, for the month of Shawwal 1444. Take your important part in this blessed effort.Since the Eid al Fitr moon sighting criteria is different from that of Ramadan, the Shariah...
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