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The Crescent Moon of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah 1439 AH

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Dhul-Hijjah 1439 AH

August 12th, 2018

On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1439 AH will be Monday, August 13th, 2018. The crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday, August 11th, 2018.   The day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 The day of Eid al-Adha will be on Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 As nearly 3 million Muslims descend upon Makkah in these blessed days, we are reminded of the universal spirit of brotherhood that is embodied by the pilgrimage. We hope that American Muslims will observe this day with full piety and dignity—making dawah to our neighbors, co-workers, and friends as we embrace this joyous season. May Allah Most High accept our efforts in His way and allow us to reap the benefits of Dhul Hijjha. May He accept the Hajj of those sisters and brothers fortunate enough to embark on this unforgettable journey and allow us all to visit His beloved house in the years to come. Ameen. Key dates for the Month of Dhul-Hijjah 7 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 19) – Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (p), (Year 114 A.H.) 8 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 20) – Imam Hussain (p) left Mecca for Iraq (Year 60 A.H.) 9 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 21) – Martyrdom of Muslim ibn Aqil (p) (Year 60 A.H.) 10 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 22) – Eid al-Adha 15 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 27) – Birth of Imam Ali al-Naqi al-Hadi (p) (Year 212 A.H.) 18 Dhu al-Hijjah (Aug 30) – Eid al-Ghadir 24 Dhu al-Hijjah (Sept 5) – Day of Mubahila EID Prayers Time and Locations
Eid Prayers Times are being finalized at various centers. Please check the list below for contact information: Shia Ithna-Asheri Islamic Jamaat of Los Angeles
7925 Serapis Avenue
Pico Rivera, CA 90660 http://www.lajamaat.org Islamic Educational Center of Orange County
3194 Airport Loop Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Eid Prayers Time: 7:30 AM Jafaria Islamic Society
1546 La Palma Ave.
Anaheim, CA 92805 Zainabia Islamic Society
575 Towne Ave
Pomona, CA 91767 http://zainabia-la.org/ Ahlul Bayt Mosque
2155 Murchison Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768 https://www.facebook.com/ahlulbeytmosque/
and http://www.ahlulbeyt.net/
Masjid Al-Zahra
8152 Seville Ave.
South Gate, CA 90280 https://www.facebook.com/masjidalzahra.la Masjid Al-Rasul (Watts)
11211 S Central Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90059 http://www.masjidalrasul.com/ Islamic Culture Center of Fresno
211 East Nees Ave
Fresno, CA 93720 http://www.icfresno.org/ Dar-e-Zehra Women’s Foundation
2110 E. First St. Suite #110
Santa Ana, CA 92705 https://www.facebook.com/groups/darezahra/ Yaseen Educational Foundation
2110 E. First St. Suite #106
Santa Ana, CA 92705 http://www.yaseened.org/ Masjid Rasool
1206 Erringer Road
Simi Valley, CA, 93065 https://www.facebook.com/masjid.rasool/ Al-Walayaha
5549 Brooks St
Montclair, CA 91763 https://www.facebook.com/masjid.rasool/ Babul-ilm
5549 Brooks St
Montclair, CA 91763 http://www.babulilm.org/home.html Fatimia Islamic Society
7252 Remmet Ave.
Canoga Park, CA https://fatimasociety.org/ Al Nabi Masjed
1505 W. Garvey Ave. N.
West Covina, CA 91790 https://www.facebook.com/Al-Nabi-Masjed-146426945408503/ El-Hussein Community Center
4313 Gage Ave
Bell, CA 90201 https://www.facebook.com/groups/178709755505339/ Imam Ali Islamic Center
10390 Mountain View Ln
Lakeside, California 92040 https://www.facebook.com/ImamAliSD/