according to this website thursday 12 august is start of ramadan. i think saudi arabia will start one day before cos they want to be quick with everything
Sighting Reports
The earliest sighting of the new crescent was on xxxxxxx.
It is most likely to be the case that Saudi's will start Ramadan on the 11th this is based on their ruling that if a moon sighted anywhere in the world not necessarily by naked eye i.e. optical aid even if its an island that no one resides. however this contradicts sharia and we have to be doubtful and careful when attaining this method. Hence we don't follow Saudi for this reason. Read what I have to say:
Moonsighting for Ramadan 1431 Extract from moonsighting.com
The Astronomical New Moon is on August 10, 2010 (Tuesday) at 3:08 UT. On this day, this moon may not be seen in any continent. With difficulty it may be visible in South America. Only in Polynesian Islands on August 10, it will be easily visible. On August 11, it will be easy... to see in New Zealand, Australia, South-East Asia, Afirca and Americas, while it will be difficult to see in Northern Asia, Europe, and Canada. See the visibility map below:
Conclusion
Based on the ruling of sighting from the East of Uk (Wifaqul Ulema*) as there is no possibility of sighting the moon on the 10th August hence,the first night of Ramadan would be on Wednesday 11th August and therefore the first day of Ramadan will be on Thursday 12th August inshallah. Ramadan Kareem
The above report is a mere personal research. For further clarification please consult your local hilal committee board.
