Jordan to Observe the Shawwal Crescent on Saturday - Jordan News
The Jordanian Department of Fatwa will observe the crescent moon of Shawwal for the year 1446 AH on Saturday evening, as stated by the department's spokesperson, Ahmed Al-Harasess. اضافة اعلان Al-Harasess added that the moon-sighting celebration will take place at King Abdullah Gardens in Dabuq, with observation being conducted through the Umm Dami Observatory in Wadi Rum. Additionally, observations will be made through the "King's Academy" School Observatory, the Maragha Observatory at Al al-Bayt University, and telescopes distributed across the Wadi Rum camps. The decision on the date of Eid al-Fitr will be made by the members of the Fatwa Council, who number 11 members representing the council. They will review scientific and astronomical data, as well as the results from observation teams sent from various regions of the kingdom, as explained by the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, Ahmed Al-Hassanat. Al-Hassanat also confirmed in a previous statement to "Al-Mamlaka" that there has been no agreement on whether the fasting month of Ramadan will last 29 or 30 days. He said that this decision is not influenced by any internal or external political pressures, as it is purely a religious decision. The responsibility for it lies with the religious authorities, particularly the Council of Islamic Research and Studies. The Grand Mufti emphasized that the decision on the date of Eid al-Fitr in Jordan is independent and does not follow the practices of any other country. He pointed out that the department has a specific method for confirming the sighting of the crescent moon, which is universally accepted. He clarified that if the crescent is sighted in Jordan or a neighboring country, and the sighting is scientifically and astronomically accepted, the beginning of the month will be announced. Al-Hassanat further explained that it is not the role of astronomers to determine the beginning of months from a religious standpoint. Their task is to provide the information they have to the Fatwa department.
The President of the Jordanian Astronomical Society, Ammar Al-Sukaji, stated in a press release that accurate astronomical calculations show that the sighting of the Shawwal crescent for the year 1446 AH, after sunset on Saturday, March 29, will be "impossible" both by the naked eye or using telescopes, either in Jordan or the wider Islamic world, despite the crescent being visible above the horizon after sunset.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Roya News
2 days ago
- Roya News
Top Houthi military commander survives 'Israeli' assassination attempt: Hebrew media
Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, the Iran-aligned Houthi's Chief of General Staff, survived an 'Israeli' assassination attempt but sustained serious injuries, the 'Israeli' Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan News) reported. The 'Israeli' air force reportedly launched a targeted strike Saturday night on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, aiming to kill al-Ghamari, a top-ranking military official in the Houthi leadership. While Hebrew Channel 12 confirmed the airstrike was intended to eliminate al-Ghamari, it stopped short of providing full details on the operation's outcome. However, Kan said later the Houthi official was injured but survived. Meanwhile, Axios cited an 'Israeli' official who described the operation as part of broader efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region, noting that al-Ghamari was considered the Houthis' highest-ranking military commander. Who is Mohammed al-Ghamari? Al-Ghamari serves as the Chief of General Staff for Houthi forces and is regarded as one of the group's most senior and influential military leaders. He joined the movement in 2013 and has led operations on key fronts, including Saada and Hodeidah.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Jordan News
Jordan Allows Iraqis to Enter Its Territory Without a Prior Visa - Jordan News
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Abdulkarim Abu Dalou, confirmed that the ministry has allowed Iraqis to enter the Kingdom via Queen Alia International Airport without the need to obtain a prior visa. اضافة اعلان Abu Dalou explained to "Al-Ghad" newspaper on Wednesday that the decision aims to facilitate the passage of Iraqi citizens through Jordan, especially given the closure of Iraqi airspace to flights due to recent developments in the region. He added that the entry visa will be granted directly at the airport after a brief interview with the relevant authorities, upon payment of the prescribed fees, with emphasis on obtaining guarantees from travelers to leave the country until conditions return to normal and air traffic resumes in Iraq. He indicated that this procedure is a temporary exception and is part of the facilitation measures the Kingdom offers to its Iraqi brothers in these exceptional circumstances.
Jordan News
3 days ago
- Jordan News
No Change to Tawjihi Exam Schedule Despite Official Holiday, Education Ministry Confirms - Jordan News
No Change to Tawjihi Exam Schedule Despite Official Holiday, Education Ministry Confirms The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination (Tawjihi) scheduled for June 26 will proceed as planned, despite the date coinciding with a public holiday. اضافة اعلان The ministry noted that a similar instance occurred during the previous summer session, when an exam coincided with the Islamic New Year holiday and was not rescheduled. It also pointed out that school exams have previously been held on Saturdays, which are regular weekly holidays. Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan had earlier issued an official directive declaring Thursday, June 26 a public holiday marking the Islamic New Year (1 Muharram, 1447 AH for all ministries, government departments, public institutions, official universities, municipalities, joint services councils, the Greater Amman Municipality, and wholly government-owned companies. However, the directive excluded entities whose nature of work requires otherwise.
