In the Name of Allah (swt), Most Gracious, Most Merciful
The Fiqh Council of North America has announced that the first day of Dhul Hijjah is Sunday, January 1, 2006, and therefore Eid-al-Adha will inshallah be on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.
The statement of the Fiqh Council of North America reads as follows:
In the Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful
Fiqh Council announces that Idul Adha will be on Tuesday, January 10, 2006.
First day of Dhul Hijjah 1426 is Sunday, January 1, 2006 and so the Idul Adha will be In ShaaAllah on Tuesday, January 10, 2006. The Fiqh Council of North America has made this decision based on its criteria to determine the day of Idul Adha in solidarity with the Hujjaj who will have the Day of Arafah this year on January 9, 2006. We pray to Allah subhanahu to bless us all and to accept the devotion of millions of Muslims who are gathered in Makkah for Hajj. Ameen.
The exact place and timings of the Eid prayer in Bryan-College Station will be announced shortly inshallah.
ICBCS Executive Committee