moon phase info

Quran

They ask you (O Muhammad SAW) about the new moons. Say: These are signs to mark fixed periods of time for mankind and for the pilgrimage.
(2:189)

So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadân i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month
(2:185)

Hadith

Allah's Messenger (peace_be_upon_him) said: Whenever you sight the new moon (of the month of Ramadan) observe fast, and when you sight it (the new moon of Shawwal) break it, and if the sky is cloudy for you, then observe fast for thirty days.
NARRATOR AbuHurayrah SAHIH MUSLIM HADITH_No 2378

The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: Do not anticipate Ramadan. Start the fast with observing the new moon and terminate it with observing it. If the sky is overcast let the month run to thirty days.
NARRATOR Abdullah ibn Abbas MISHKAT AL-MASABIH HADITH_No 1230r

Hilal Sighting Update

1st of Dhul-Qidah will be on Friday Oct. 31

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Your online source for Islamic Calendar and important Islamic dates. HilalAlert.com was launched with the objective to educate Muslims about the importance of following Islamic calendar and sighting of Hilal. Furhtermore, Muslims in USA will be sent e-mail and SMS alerts of important Islamic dates and Hilal sighting. A total of 47 alerts will be sent throughout the year. People will be able to track the phases of the moon by visiting this site. The site will also offer articles, news, and links on moon-sighting and the Islamic calendar.

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