- Posted on: July 21, 2020
Zul Hijjah 1441 AH
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
ANNOUNCEMENT: The Crescent Moon to commence the month of Zul Hijjah 1441 AH was looked for after the sunset on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 and WAS SIGHTED by Ru'yat Ammah throughout the east coast by CHC Ulema subcommittees.
The Central Hilal Committee of North America has accepted these report(s) and has declared Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the 1st day of Zul Hijjah 1441 AH.
THUS:
Eid al Adha will be on Friday, July 31, 2020.
Important Dates:
Ayaam al Tashreeq: From after Fajr of Thursday, July 30 to after Asr of Monday, August 3
Days of Qurbani: Friday, July 31 to Sunday, August 2
JazaakAllah Khair
Central Hilal Committee of North America (CHC)
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