Its has been announced by The Hilal Committe of Federation of Islamic Association of New Zealand that First Ramadan will start on Thursday, 11th of July, 2013. The new moon has not been sighted due to cloudy weather in New Zealand nor in neighbouring Country Fiji Island. Therefore the Hilal Committee has released the press note which says:
“On behalf of the Hilal Committee of FIANZ I wish to inform you that the new moon for Ramadhan has NOT been sighted today. Therefore, the Hilal Committee has decided that tomorrow with be 30 Sha’ban and Thursday, 11 July 2013, will be 1 Ramadhan 1434H.
The Hilal Committe of FIANZ extends its best wishes to all members of our community. May the coming days bring us peace, prosperity and blessing of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala”.
Mr Syed Mujeeb QSM, wish Ramadan Mubarak to all Muslim brothers and sisters in Islam.