The High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia has announced "that since the moon of Ramadhaan was not sighted this evening, here in Saudi Arabia, we shall be completing thirty (30) days of Sha'baan (1434 A.H.), in accordance with the hadeeth of the Messenger of Allaah (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam):
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Fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you, then complete thirty days of Sha'baan. And break your fast when you see the crescent. If it is obscured to you then fast thirty days." [transmitted by al-Bukhaaree and Muslim]
Subsequently, we shall be starting our taraaweeh prayers tomorrow (Tuesday 9 July 2013) after the 'Ishaa. prayer, in preparation for the first fast of Ramadhaan on Wednesday 10 July 2013, inshaa.-Allaah."
The Taraweeh Schedule for the Haramain is expected to go as follows:
Masjidul Haraam, Makkah:
First 20 nights:
Odd Nights: Sheikh Juhany and Sheikh Sudais
Even Nights: Sheikh Shuraim and Sheikh Maahir
Last 10 nights:
Taraweeh: Sheikh Juhany and Sheikh Maahir
Tahajjud: Sheikh Shuraim (6 Rakah) and Sheikh Sudais (4 rakah + Witr)
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Masjidun Nabawi, Madinah:
First night: Sheikh Hudhaify and Sheikh al Qasim
Second Night: Sheikh Aale Sheikh and Sheikh Budayr
Third night onward: Currently unconfirmed.
