Eid-ul-Adha is the celebration of sacrifice, and is important to all muslims for various reasons. Two these are the element of sacrifice, and the Hajj.

During Eid-ul-Adha, we remember the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and how he was willing to sacrifice the person he loved the most, because it was Allah’s (swt) command.

Allah chose Ibrahim to restore the Kabah from disrepair (more…)

Finally the month of starvation is over, now we can don our expensive designer gear and head down to Rusholme in our pimped-out rides, waving our national flag, blasting the latest tracks and see what we can pull! Might just get a little mashed or have a few shots…and you have to have some weed man- chill out its Eid…you have to have some weed dude…all in the name of celebrating and having fun!

WOOAAH… just hold on a sec there mate! Isn’t this the day we’re supposed to have fun BUT also praise and thank Allah (swt) for the blessings bestowed upon us; as well as an opportunity to unite with the whole Ummah and join in together in enjoyment? C’mon people…what are we doing! (more…)

Islam has two major holidays, Eid Ul-Fitr (Post-Fasting Festival) and Eid Ul-Adha.

The word Eid itself is an Arabic word, whose root connotation is ‘that which comes back, time after time, and rejoicing.’ Its particular usage in Islam, for the two major holidays, is because these two days are meant to be days of rejoicing.[1] (more…)

EID SALAAH

The nights of both Eids, i.e. the nights preceding the Days of Eid, are auspicious occasions which should be observed with reverence and worship. (more…)

The Islamic Choice?

By Omar Afzal

False sightings – a bane of the Muslim Ummah for years – is “not very relevant”, says Jibali (Wall Street Journal 1/7/97).

The Islamic way is to go only by the witness, even if false, as long as “he tried to be accurate”. One is amazed by how a sane Muslim can make such a brash statement after going through the Qura’n and the Sunnah. (more…)

by Syed Khalid Shaukat

This is an attempt to present a clear perspective of the science of moon-sighting and to clarify some of the common misconceptions about moon-sighting. (more…)

Astronomical Calculations of Crescents & Determination of The Beginning of Islamic Months

The Moon orbits Earth once every 29.53 days (average of synodic month). Because of this revolution, phases of the Moon change as the Moon’s position change relative to the Earth and the Sun. (more…)

By: Syed Soharwardy

Islamic Supreme Council of Canada (ISCC)

The crescent sighting for Ramadhan and Eid(s) has been a point of dispute among Muslims for a long time.

As the Muslims have spread in all parts of the globe including non-Muslim countries this problem has grown many folds. Every time when Eid and Ramadhan come, instead of good wishes and warm feelings among Muslims, a bitter and heated discussions take away the joy of celebration. (more…)