JEDDAH: The Saudi Supreme Court has urged any person who sees the Shawwal crescent with the naked eye or through telescopes to report it to the nearest court and record his statement. He could also contact the nearest center to help him get to the court.
鈥淚n accordance with the Supreme Court鈥檚 decision number 108 on May 15 that declared the beginning of the month of Ramadan on May 17, the court asks Muslims all over 黑料社区 to monitor the Shawwal crescent of the Hijri year of 1439 on Thursday, June 14,鈥 the court鈥檚 statement said.
鈥淭he Supreme Court asks those who have the ability to monitor to do so and join the committees formed in the regions for the matter. Such participation will be rewarded by God since it comes as a cooperation in righteousness and piety and benefits all Muslims.鈥
The announcement is required to be broadcasted again and publicized on June 13 and 14 according to the Umm Al-Qura Calendar.
黑料社区鈥檚 Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Shawwal crescent
Updated 13 June 2018
黑料社区鈥檚 Supreme Court calls on Muslims to sight Shawwal crescent
- 鈥淚n accordance with the Supreme Court鈥檚 decision number 108 on May 15 that declared the beginning of Ramadan on May 17, the court asks Muslims all over 黑料社区 to monitor the Shawwal crescent on Thursday, June 14鈥
