The Islamic Calendar in the UK: A Light Through the Clouds?
A simplified explanation why we cannot agree on Ramadan or Eid dates within the UK, and a possible solution By Imad Ahmed Introduction With Ramadan just over a month away, we of course will be faced with the same annual confusion: when do we fast? When shall we celebrate Eid? And why is it that we have this fight every year? This article hopes to be a short guide and restatement of the basic problem of the Islamic Calendar in the UK, and solutions. As this is a ‘simplified’ guide, we will not be discussing Saudi Arabia’s problematic moonsighting practices, but focus on issues within the UK and how we can solve this problem within the UK. If you want to know more about these problems in Saudi Arabia, please consult our following two videos, which outline them in detail: Moon Wars: Explains Saudi inaccurate sighting report for Eid al Adha 1439 Ramadan Roulette : Explains problems in Saudi's calculated calendar system This blog will cover: The Problem B...