Eid Plans

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

what time do you prefer to get up?

Did you make the night prayer at home or at the center?

Morning prayer at home or at the centers

Which additional supplications visitations and prayers you like besides what they’re able to do what time you get to the center

Dawson can’t get to a center you do at your house to organized with family

Do you participate in the tradition of eating a small amount of sweets, dates or water only after the morning prior to prove eating is lawful again 

Are you doing a breakfast brunch when you have a lunch dinner what are you doing with the rest of the day?

Some people canceling celebrations due to the calamities before falling the community this year, just doing the prayers without celebrating

Anybody traveling to visit a family, the grades, friends, pilgrimage or different cities

Anybody thinking about doing one day obligatory precaution since the narration states the last month is always 30 days but it was 29 this year on the fourth fifth

Anybody doing the six days at the beginning of shawwal 

Anybody thinking about trying the 40 day fast of prophet Moses peace upon them this recommended in the books of the late Misbah Yazdi then 40 days before Eid Adha 

Share your plans, knowledge, thoughts, and opinions

wallahu Alam 

[Hameedeh]

Salam. Waiting for the crescent moon sighting to know if Friday March 20 is Ramadan 30 or Eid. 

Most will be working that day, so only those who are at home would pray family Eid prayer to make sure children who are not at school (on Spring Break) are familiar with Eid prayer. 

[Abu Hassanain]

2 hours ago, Hameedeh said:

Salam. Waiting for the crescent moon sighting to know if Friday March 20 is Ramadan 30 or Eid. 

Most will be working that day, so only those who are at home would pray family Eid prayer to make sure children who are not at school (on Spring Break) are familiar with Eid prayer. 

Salam

don’t most people use a personal lay or a sick day and take off work for the 5 Eids and Ashura ? Or at least Fitr Zahra Ghadir and Ashura .

Very unlikely between 97 and 99% chance the moon would be cited Thursday night but there’s always a slim chance that there’s clouds or storms everywhere and no one can see it

Hopefully most he’ll be able to take the day off and have a wonderful celebration

wallahu Alam 

[notme]

7 minutes ago, Abu Hassanain said:

don’t most people use a personal lay or a sick day and take off work for the 5 Eids and Ashura ? Or at least Fitr Zahra Ghadir and Ashura .

Not everyone has that luxury! 

[Abu Hassanain]

13 hours ago, notme said:

Not everyone has that luxury! 

Wallahu alam

I guess I was highly blessed when I worked 9 to 5 jobs zone. They were a little vending jobs and add stores, but they always gave us off in New York and Michigan.

I would think with the federal anti-discrimination laws people could do it

Were construction where they lay you off every chance they get there’s no seniority no protections and my father he always took off St. Patrick’s Day, but as an unpaid day off

May become easy for the believers living in the west or may they be able to move to places whether they’re able to practice Islam 

I’m not judging anyone situation. This is just shocking responses.

wallahu Alam 

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

I was hoping for a lighthearted and happy thread

wallahu Alam 

[Guest sweden]

While Iran and scores of Muslims are fighting in the Epstein war, there is nothing more i want on Eid than to spread Tawheed and join in the media efforts to expose Epstein. We are in an unprecedented time period currently. But let those who wish to, or are vulnerable, or are feeling overwhelmed, not be overwhelmed or shamed, do what you can to your ability insha Allah.

Laylatul Qadr can still fall in any of the final ten odd nights, this should be our focus.

[notme]

21 hours ago, Abu Hassanain said:

Salam

I was hoping for a lighthearted and happy thread

wallahu Alam 

My little Muslim students are SO excited! One student said she will be going to DC to visit relatives and staying for six days. The others are staying local as far as I know, but a few have mentioned big plans with their families and community. 

[Abu Hassanain]

Salsm

we will get up at about three so everybody can shower do the night. Prayers do whatever else they need to do in terms of grooming.

Then make the morning prayer at the earliest time and my wife is making homemade Persian trail mix with special dates we’ll have on the side Khalas dates 

Then go for ghusul 

An a special sequence of Quran recitation supplications short supplications visitations Duas nudba eid sermon prayer Ziyarah 

Then I’m making breakfast, stuffed peppers, bell peppers, stuffed with maple- almond butter granola, bananas, mango rcooked with olive oil  over then and with chocolate on the side 73% dark Madagascar, hazel and one of my favorites I allow myself to have chocolate once a week after them probably only a salad for dinner later

We don’t watch movies for about four months during the seasons, most of the community fast on an Office straight through so we’ll watch with brunch a hammer horror movie watching universal hammer horror, high fantasy old, sci-fi, weird movies has become our thing than what journeying to the Greyhound to go to New York for a day coming back Sunday. My son was already in spring break. Usually we get him off 3 to 5 days from school. 

We try to do what we can but come Monday. We have three doctors appointments, then getting ready to pay bills and organize things in April and back to the grind.

 

Edited March 17 by Abu Hassanain
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[Abu Hassanain]

19 minutes ago, notme said:

My little Muslim students are SO excited! One student said she will be going to DC to visit relatives and staying for six days. The others are staying local as far as I know, but a few have mentioned big plans with their families and community. 

Salam

so happy families are doing things for the kids so many here just don’t

People don’t understand besides the religious aspects of the of the fond and cultural aspects because it helps the kids form an attachment, so they carried onto the next generation

wallahu Alam 

[Diaz]

Alhamdulillah I live in à Muslim country so we will get holiday. Unfortunately we won’t be celebrating like every year, because of war happening in Middle East. 

[Diaz]

Is it confirmed when is Eid? My aunt said Eid is tomorrow and my family follow what she says because she is the richest one. Sayid sistani followers said they are still not sure. Wanted to check if anyone follow sayid khamenei and if tomorrow is Eid or no. Pls reply asap if you guys know.

[Abu Hassanain]

4 hours ago, Diaz said:

Is it confirmed when is Eid? My aunt said Eid is tomorrow and my family follow what she says because she is the richest one. Sayid sistani followers said they are still not sure. Wanted to check if anyone follow sayid khamenei and if tomorrow is Eid or no. Pls reply asap if you guys know.

Salam 

Sayyid Sistani would more than likely be Saturday for the eastern hemisphere . Sayyid Khamini office is in chaos right now, the new leader is not recognized as a juris and is due to the war not making public appearances yet. However, according to the criteria of the late Sayyid Khamini which allowed going over the clouds using telescopes. There is a possibility it could be Friday, but no announcement has been made here in the United States is a blackout and Iranian websites so most of his followers are going with the local sightings by house of wisdom imam foundation the council of North American style or individual representatives, etc.

Probably would need 2 to 3 more hours for them to make an absolute decision

Juris who can be consulted if they couldn’t get an answer from his office are those for the Iranian people are those in Iran like Makarim Shirazi nuri hamadani musa shubari we are most closest to his rulings or others like Wahid or Jawad Allah mercy be upon them all

For those outside of your arm, they should wait for the office of the late leader or the office of the next most knowledgeable scholar or just the local communities if they can’t obtain a rolling from the first two sources

As of now, I’ve only seen the office of the late Sayyid Fadlallah Ra declare with certainty Friday

In states, it’s a possibility they may not come up with a for sure answer to between 10 and three in the morning

Mercy and the Muslim community

[Hameedeh]

5 hours ago, Diaz said:

Is it confirmed when is Eid? My aunt said Eid is tomorrow and my family follow what she says because she is the richest one. Sayid sistani followers said they are still not sure. Wanted to check if anyone follow sayid khamenei and if tomorrow is Eid or no. Pls reply asap if you guys know.

Check the map on moonsighting.com to see if the moon is visible in your country. The website is old so make sure you are looking at the map for 2026 not the old map for last year.

Edit: Do not follow ISNA which is Sunni.

Edited March 19 by Hameedeh

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

 

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

@Diaz

for the eastern hemisphere Sayyid Sistani Ra fatwa was announced at Hariim of Imam Hussayn as by his Wakil and Jummah Khatib as Saturday 

[Diaz]

Ok thank you everyone, I will fast tomorrow as last day of Ramadan. 
 

if anyone received any news for sayid khamenei (رضي الله عنه) followers pls inform me before fajr iraq time.

Edited March 19 by Diaz

[Hameedeh]

According to moon sighting in the US, tomorrow Friday, March 20 is the first day of Shawwal. 

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

yes Eid Mubarak for tomorrow 

first sightings in North America we’re seen shortly after sunset on Brooklyn Bridge

Sightings are confirmed in New York State, New York City, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas and Arizona

Eid Ul Fitr Mubarak Wa Karim Ul Azim 

Edited March 20 by Abu Hassanain
I was talking to my wife about mangoes for breakfast and I got in the tax so I had to delete it

[Abu Hassanain]

On 3/19/2026 at 1:46 PM, Diaz said:

Ok thank you everyone, I will fast tomorrow as last day of Ramadan. 
 

if anyone received any news for sayid khamenei (رضي الله عنه) followers pls inform me before fajr iraq time.

Salam 

The office of the late Sayyid Khamenei with conjunction with the office of of Sayyid Mujtaba Khamenei Tehran have announced that for the followers of Sayyid Khamenei Ra in the eastern hemisphere (Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia) and for Iran in general that Friday is the 30th day of the month of Ramadan and it’s Saturday is Eid

[realizm]

Eid Mubarak to all, may Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) accept from us our food deeds and forgive our bad ones.

We will probably go in family to the centre and pray and meet with relatives there, inchaAllah.

Here in western Europe some groups of Sunni Muslims organised themselves and were able to spot the hilal yesterday Thursday at Maghrib time (proof with pictures) but office of All Murshid ruled Eid was on Saturday. 

So basically I am (we are actually) prolonging from one day because otherwise there would be no group Eid prayer, giving zakat etc. 

I know things are pretty messy right now but these folks (I do not even know how they are operating) need to step their level up or admit they are lagging, because Shias are always in a mess.

Allah Karim.

[Abu Hassanain]

On 3/20/2026 at 3:58 AM, realizm said:

Eid Mubarak to all, may Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) accept from us our food deeds and forgive our bad ones.

We will probably go in family to the centre and pray and meet with relatives there, inchaAllah.

Here in western Europe some groups of Sunni Muslims organised themselves and were able to spot the hilal yesterday Thursday at Maghrib time (proof with pictures) but office of All Murshid ruled Eid was on Saturday. 

So basically I am (we are actually) prolonging from one day because otherwise there would be no group Eid prayer, giving zakat etc. 

I know things are pretty messy right now but these folks (I do not even know how they are operating) need to step their level up or admit they are lagging, because Shias are always in a mess.

Allah Karim.

Salam

my personal opinion is what we need is a group that has moon sighters in each country and they not just report the moon, but they take pictures and post them with a timestamp and a date stamp is proof

You have organizations are saying the moon was seen, but they don’t mention where what time or show picture evidence for proof

There are many things we need to do to get organized. This is a valid point you brought up.

Eid Ul Fitr Mubarak Wa Karim Ul Azim 

[Guest Shia]

Salam,

Could someone please shed some insight into what this message below means regarding travelling? I understand Ayatollah Sistani requires the moon to be sighted without optical aid, ie naked eye.

This is the message in question from a Shia centre in Brisbane, Australia:

“[centre] announces that for the muqallideen of Ayatollah Sistani living in Brisbane and cities with same horizon; the sighting of the crescent has not been confirmed according to his Eminence’s conditions. Therefore for the Muqalideen of Ayatollah Sistani, they may observe precaution by travelling Saturday 21/03/2026

Eid prayer will be held InshaAllah on Sunday 22 March at 7:30am”

My main query: why are they asking us to observe precaution by travelling? Isn’t travelling to avoid fasting disapproved or have I misunderstood the message?

 

If mods could approve this message through quickly that would be much appreciated, thank you.

[Essentials123]

10 hours ago, Hameedeh said:

According to moon sighting in the US, tomorrow Friday, March 20 is the first day of Shawwal. 

Nowruz and Eid Mubarak all!

[realizm]

On 3/20/2026 at 10:16 AM, Abu Hassanain said:

Salam

my personal opinion is what we need is a group that has moon sliders in each country and they not just report the moon, but they take pictures and post them with a timestamp and a date stamp is proof

You have organizations are saying the moon was seen, but they don’t mention where what time or show picture evidence for proof

There are many things we need to do to get organized. This is a valid point you brought up.

Eid Ul Fitr Mubarak Wa Karim Ul Azim 

Yes this is exactly what those people are doing here, they have a Telegram channel where tens of people post their location and pics. They do this every month, not just month of Ramadan.

 

[realizm]

On 3/20/2026 at 1:56 PM, Guest Shia said:

Salam,

Could someone please shed some insight into what this message below means regarding travelling? I understand Ayatollah Sistani requires the moon to be sighted without optical aid, ie naked eye.

This is the message in question from a Shia centre in Brisbane, Australia:

“[centre] announces that for the muqallideen of Ayatollah Sistani living in Brisbane and cities with same horizon; the sighting of the crescent has not been confirmed according to his Eminence’s conditions. Therefore for the Muqalideen of Ayatollah Sistani, they may observe precaution by travelling Saturday 21/03/2026

Eid prayer will be held InshaAllah on Sunday 22 March at 7:30am”

My main query: why are they asking us to observe precaution by travelling? Isn’t travelling to avoid fasting disapproved or have I misunderstood the message?

 

If mods could approve this message through quickly that would be much appreciated, thank you.

Sorry for late reply. 

I would say that since some people in the US had Eid on Friday, they consider that, despite having not seen the moon on their side 24 hours after that, it might actually be wrong to fast.

But they still need to fast in theory since they have not seen the moon.

So they are a bit stuck here, and in that case, travelling remains the only option.

It's basically a loophole if you ask me. 

[Abu Hassanain]

Salam

post Eid prayers and Nawruz Amal left house did dhur asr with Khutba around Jummah time at greyhound 

left about asr time for nyc 

went to pray sight see view neighborhoods was prevented from visiting nimatallsh by a bunch of hijabless women, did vegan coffee and vegan gf banana bread for breakfast son got gf bagel vegan cream cheese with fish for breakfast dinner ate at Michelin star halal restraunt of Persian theme veggie ghomoreh Mirza fafafael Irani pineapple salad cherry rice and barberry rice and tea got fam Persian ice cream two meals only good but a little heavy 

hood Eid services travels prayer etc 

Eid Zahra and bday tickets still too high so paid bills with leftover start along for another big trip on may 

saw so many homeless saw so many people on greyhound who were moving from one place a little bit to live with relatives cause they can not afford their apartments so they  float around unable to do work. We are not in drugs guided by our lord  healthy happy with enough means all us here on Shia chat so we forever thank the Lord for his favors. 
 

How about 2 1/2 hours to my house? I’m a 3 1/2 hour layover lol

No salt nuts and dates for breakfast and small portions maybe a coffee then wait till dinner. If you have a salah, please pray for me. My knees been bothering me overextended maybe meniscus tear for surgery. I don’t wanna not be able to work out. I’m gonna be having a pray in the chair for a while, but after a couple months, I should be able to stand again. You know that favors of our lord are great  rate my knee and blowout till after they easervices.

Itemas duaa 

eid wida

ayyam saidat Thani Mubarak Wa wida 

nawruz Mubarak Wa wida 

shuma Mubarak 

You’ll be blessed in all matters and delivered in affairs 

May you have health for health is the greatest wealth 

atl metro for Dhul qadiah and wife bday next month 

please duaa for health travel and succcesdul dawah

i love all my shiachat family for the sake of Allah and the 14 

fiamanallah