Hilal was not sighted anywhere in North America on October 29th 2008G. Hence we complete 30 days of the month of Shawwal. Dhul Qidah starts on October 31st 2008G.
The young crescent Hilal of Safar 1429H was sighted in California on Feb 7, 2008G evening. Hence first day of Safar is Friday, Feb 8th 2008G
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sighting location at Windy Hill Open Space Preserve (Lat ~37.3 degs North and 122.2 degs West and elevation about 1400 feet above sea level). Photo contributed by : Organic Light Photography