• Update TIME : 12:20 AM EST

There were no confirmed naked-eye Hilal sighting reports from anywhere in USA and Canada on Aug 11, 2010. Hence we compelete 30 days of Shaban and Ramadan 1431H starts on Aug 12, 2010G. Ramadan Kareem

• Update TIME : 11:05 PM EST

The Hilal Sighting Committee has received negative reports from many witnesses in Texas, Virginia, Michigan, and numerous other states

(PA,NJ,MI,AL,MD,OH,VA,TX) in the United States. For the time being, the Hilal Sighting Committee is continuing to accept further reports from the contiguous states of the United States and Canada.

A final decision will Insha Allah be posted on the Hilal Sighting Committee website at approximately 11:30 pm Eastern Time.

• Update TIME : 9:00 PM EST

Hilal decision making conference call tonight to 10:00PM

Hilal for Shaban sighted in multiple locations in Texas and California, USA after the sunset on July 12th 2010 Therefore we announce that Tuesday 13th July 2010 is the first date of Shaban 1431H.

Please try to sight the Hilal of Sha’ban on Monday July 12th and Thuesday July 13th evening and report both positive and negative results to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it along with your Name, Religion, Age, Contact information including Home and Cell phone numbers, address, and as much details about the sighting as possible, including location, timings, shape etc. Please encourage all to become members of Hilal Sighting Committee of North America by clicking on the link Register and receive Hilal Alerts. (It only takes a couple of minutes and is free).

Please try to sight the Hilal of Rajab on Saturday June 12th and Sunday June 13th evening and report both positive and negative results to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it along with your Name, Religion, Age, Contact information including Home and Cell phone numbers, address, and as much details about the sighting as possible, including location, timings, shape etc. Please encourage all to become members of Hilal Sighting Committee of North America by clicking on the link Register and receive Hilal Alerts. (It only takes a couple of minutes and is free).

You are also encouraged to take pictures of the Hilal and email us. If you have a camera/webcam and would like to live broadcast your Hilal Sighting, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Insha'Allaah.If you would like to receive a short text message (SMS) of the announcement, please enter your cell phone number in your profile when you register.