1st of Eid/ Shawaal 1429 is on 1st of October 2008.
Eid Mubaarik to Every Muslim in Australia.
Shafqat Ali reporting live for Dr. Shabbir Ahmad's Eid 2008 Moon Sighting Updates.
6:30pm: Spoke to Dr. Sahib and no news about Eid 2008 Moon yet.
6:39pm: Dr. Sahib called and informed, in Sydney and Brisbane, moon was NOT sighted. Now they are looking for evidence in other locations.
7:08pm: We have been informed, in Melbourne, moon was NOT sighted as well.
While waiting, please listen to Dr. Shabbir Ahmad's speeches at
http://www.pakoz.com.au/LinkLibrary/Islam/DrShabbirAhamedSpeeches/tabid/179/Default.aspx
7:37pm: Dr. Sahib called to inform that in Cairns has been added to list of cities where moon was NOT sighted.
7:16pm: I have been informed to update that moon was NOT sighted in Darwin.
8:31: Finally, moon has not been sighted in anywhere in Australia.
So Eid will be on Wednesday 1st of Shawaal & 1st of October 2008
Eid Namaz will be at 8:00 am sharp
As advised by Maulana Shabbir Ahmed Eid Namaz will be at 8.00 am sharp. Please arrive early for parking.