The young crescent Hilal of Muharram 1429H was sighted in several parts of North America, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Texas, California etc. on January 9, 2008G evening. Hence DhulHijja is 29 days and Thursday, January 10, 2008G is the 1st of Muharram, 1429H in North America starting the Islamic New Year and one of the 4 sacred months. Ashura or 10th of Muharram 1429H in North America thus falls on Saturday, January 19, 2008G.