Dhul-Hijjah 1429
The Astronomical New Moon is on Thursday, November 27, 2008 at 16:54 Universal Time (i.e., 11:54 am EST, and 8:54 am PST ). This crescent moon is impossible to be seen anywhere in the world on November 27. On November 28, 2008, it is sightable in Australia, Part of Southern Africa, and South & Central Americas. In North America, on November 28, it can be visible but will be difficult to see with naked eye (e.g., in San Diego, CA at sunset, the moon is only 3 degrees above horizon, and is setting 38 minutes after sunset). Accordingly, if the southern belt in USA is not clouded, and the moon is seen on Nov 28, then the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah in North America would be on Monday, December 8 (Monday), Insha-Allah. The chances of sighting the moon on Nov 28 in North America are very slim. So, Eid-al-Adha in North America based on sighting will be on December 9 (Tuesday). However, ISNA has decided to go with Saudi's announced Eid-al-Adha date which is expected to be on December 8 also, unless Saudi authorities make it a day earlier, in which case it will be December 7 (Sunday).
In UK, Eid-al-Adha is expected to be on December 9 (Tuesday) also, based on sighting in most places around the world on November 29 (Saturday). In Australia, and Pakistan, Eid-al-Adha will also be on December 9 (Tuesday), insha-Allah.
Sighting Reports
Novemebr 27, 2008 (Thursday)
No sighting is possible anywhere in the world (excluding Ploynesian Island where telescopic sighting may be possible)
Novemebr 28, 2008 (Friday)
Awaiting sighting reports
Novemebr 29, 2008 (Saturday)
Awaiting sighting reports
OFFICIAL Day of Eid-al-Adha in Different Countries
December 7, 2008 (Sunday):
December 8, 2008 (Monday):
December 9, 2008 (Tuesday):
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