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Eid Message from the Prime Minister
I am delighted to send you all best wishes for Eid ul Fitr.

Eid Message from the Leader of the Opposition
I am delighted to send you all best wishes for Eid ul Fitr.

Eid Message from the Leader of the Liberal Democrats
I offer my warmest greetings and best wishes to all readers of The Muslim News and Muslims everywhere on the occasion of Eid ul-Fitr.

Eid Message from the Leader of the First Minister of Scotland
Eid-ul-Fitr is a Muslim festival that comes at the end of Ramadan, which is a holy month of fasting. In Scotland Eid is due to be celebrated shortly.

Ramadan Message from the Prime Minister
Today I wish you, your family, and all Muslim communities here in the United Kingdom and throughout the world, my sincerest best wishes for this the sacred month of Ramadan.

Ramadan from the Leader of the Opposition, David Cameron
I would like to send my best wishes to you and your families at the start of the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan from Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg
As Ramadan comes round once more, I’d like to wish all Muslims observing the month my very best wishes.

2009 Ramadan Radio Stations Listings
All the Ramadan Radio stations throughout the UK

Ramadan, a month of remembrance
By Ahmed J Versi
Ramadan is a time when Muslims remember those less fortunate than themselves. The blessed month inculcates a sense of belonging to one community, ummah, as Muslims throughout the world fast together and experience the pangs of hunger and thirst.

Sightability of Crescent Moon for Shawaal, 1430 Hijra

Visibility Curve for Saturday 19th September, 2009

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The Astronomical New Moon is on September 18, 2009 (Friday) at 18:44 GMT. This moon is not visible anywhere on September 18. On September 19, it will still not be visible in Asia, Europe and Canada. With difficulty, it is possible to be seen in Australia, South Africa, Central and North America. It can be easily seen in South America.

Sightability of Crescent Moon for Ramadan, 1430 Hijra

Visibility Curve for Friday 21st August, 2009

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The Astronomical New Moon is on August 20, 2009 (Thursday) at 10:01 GMT. This moon can only be seen in Southern America with an optical aid. There is a chance to see the moon with the naked eye in Polynesian Islands on August 20 (if conditions are perfect). On August 21, it is very difficult to see the moon in Europe and Canada. It will be seen with difficulty in India, Pakistan, Middle East, and Northern Africa. On August 21, it can be easily seen in Australia, most Africa, and Americas.

All maps by MoonCalc 5 © Dr. Monzur Ahmed, with Yallop's Visibility criteria, which are similar to Shaukat's criteria.