Moonsighting Update | Eid al-Fitr at ICNYU
*Moonsighting Crescent Update*
For those who follow a local moonsighting opinion, the Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Monday, March 31st, 2025, will be the first day of the Shawwal, 1446 A.H. for the entire region of North America.
This determination is based on the fact that there were no verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, in any region of North America. Therefore, Sunday, March 30th, 2025, will be the last day of the Holy Month of Ramadan, 1446 A.H.
Eid Mubarak!
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EID-UL-FITR 2025 AT THE IC!
As-salaamu 'alaikum everyone.
Inshallah, the IC community will once again be celebrating Eid al-Fitr together this year on Sunday, March 30th. *Shi'a Eid date (March 31st) is pending moon sighting. Please see details below.
Sunday, March 30th
EID AL-FITR WITH IMAM KHALID LATIF
Prayer: Washington Square Park (under the Arch), across from 60 Washington Square South)
Brunch: Kimmel Center Rosenthal Pavilion 60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor
8:00 - Doors Open
8:15 - Takbeerat
8:30 - Khutbah & Prayer
9:00 - Brunch
NOTE: There will be no seating available, so please feel free to bring your own chairs and prayer mats.
Monday, March 31st
EID AL-FITR WITH DR. SHEIKH FAIYAZ JAFFER
Prayer & Brunch:
Kimmel Center Rosenthal Pavilion 60 Washington Square South, 10th Floor
8:00 - Doors Open
8:15 - Quran Dua Takbeerat
8:30 - Khutbah & Prayer
9:00 - Brunch
EID PRAYER & BRUNCH | IMAM KHALID LATIF
For those who follow the Sunni tradition, the Eid al-Fitr prayer will be held on Sunday, March 30th in Washington Square Park South and will be led by Imam Khalid Latif. We will begin seating people at 8 am and begin the prayer at 8:30 am.
Brunch will be held immediately after the prayer, in the Rosenthal Pavilion on the 10th fl of the Kimmel Center
EID PRAYER & BRUNCH | DR. SHEIKH FAIYAZ JAFFER
For those who follow the Shi'a tradition, the Eid al-Fitr prayer will be based on a local moon sighting and will be led by Shaykh Faiyaz Jaffer. Both the prayer and brunch will be held in Kimmel Center, in the Rosenthal Pavilion. We will begin seating people at 8 am and begin the prayer at 8:30 am.
NOTE: Our Zakat al-Fitr collection is completely done online. We will not be collecting it during our Eid prayers or during brunch, so be sure to pay it before you attend.
You can pay it here: Ramadan Relief Fund 2025
Zakat al-Fitr according to the Sunni & Shi'a tradition: $12
ATTENTION: Per NYU policy, if you are not a current NYU student, faculty, or staff member, you must request in-person access via our Building Access Form before arriving. If the form is not submitted, you will not be able to enter the building.
Upon arrival, all visitors will be required to present a physical, government-issued photo ID to gain access to the building. Digital copies will not be accepted. No exceptions.
Community Access Form
If you are not a current NYU student, faculty, or staff member, you must request in-person access via our Building Access Form before arriving. If the form is not submitted, you will not be able to enter the IC building.
Upon arrival, all visitors will be required to present a physical, government-issued photo ID to gain access to the IC building. Digital copies will not be accepted. No exceptions.
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