Observe
The new crescent is sought to determine the beginning of a lunar month.
The Islamic Lunar Calendar
Moon Sighting
رؤية الهلال
The crescent moon marks the beginning of each Islamic month, including Ramadan and the months of Eid.
Information from Shariah Board of America
Visit the Official Moon Sighting Page ↗How moon sighting works
Shariah Board of America, through the Rahmat-e-Alam Foundation, works with the Central Hilal Committee to coordinate moon sightings across North America.
Verify
Observations are checked according to Islamic principles before the month is confirmed.
Follow the announcement
Verified announcements guide the observance of fasting, Eid and the Islamic months.
Our moon sighting guidance
Islamic Society of Mesquite follows Shariah Board of America’s moon sighting guidance for the beginning of Islamic months, Ramadan and Eid.
Observing together
A coordinated approach helps the community observe important dates together, respect scholarly guidance and maintain Islamic practice.
