The Crescent Committee of Canada has declared the 1st of Muharram (New Islamic Year) to be on Tuesday 5th November, 2013.
The new crescent for the Islamic lunar month of Muharram 1435 AH has been sighted in South Africa on the eve of 29 Dhul Hijjah 1434 AH (4 November, 2013 CE). The Crescent Committee after confirmation of the sighting has declared the 1st of Muharram (New Islamic Year) to correspond with Tuesday 5th November, 2013 CE.
The Crescent Committee has received confirmation of the sightings from United Ulama Council of South Africa.
There are also a number of other countries where the moon was sighted.
May Allah bless one and all with a blessed new year 1435.
