skhan@uwovax.uwo.ca (04/16/91)
Well, as you may know that the new moon will occur at 3:3p (EDT) on April 14, 1991, and it won't be visibleuntil it is about 24 hours old. So, the possibility of having EID on Monday is ruled out. Please note that the Jews month starts with the occurance (birth time) of the new moon but a new moon is not a crescent. Islamic month starts only after observing he new moon. Please don't be confused or misleded by the traditional false claims of moonsighting before it is a crescent. One rule of moonsighting is that if you can see the moon somewhere on the earth people to the WEST of you must see it as there the moon will be older and brighter. Also note moon is not a misterious body that some special people will be able to see it. If it is visible, NOT one or two special persons will see it, but many (who try) would see it. Do not believe one New Yorker or Chicagonian's claim through some Islamic `refinement' while none in the WEST of them (upto California) can see it with sky being clear and visibility being good. Worshiping on proper time is as important as the worshiping itself. With thanks and best wishes.
reed@mozart.amd.com (David F. Reed) (04/17/91)
In article <1991Apr15.191207.13840@wpi.WPI.EDU> skhan@uwovax.uwo.ca writes: > >Worshiping on proper time is as important as the >worshiping itself. > Please help me understand this; what sura or haddith are you basing this on? regards, Dave Reed -- ____________________________________________________________________ "...just my opinion, not speaking for AMD." KK5D, 7J1AGO, XE1ZDR David F. Reed 4512 Clarno Austin TX 78749 packet: KK5D@KB5PM driving by? try 442.150 repeater