Are there arguments over when the other months of the Islamic calendar start and end?

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Re: Are there arguments over when the other months of the Islamic calendar start and

@TeenDabbyWala

Yes, several people have an Islamic calendar in their homes, but it’s only purpose is decoration and a way to maintain some cultural ties with back home. Do you ever say, “Hmmm, I think I will schedule an appointment for 17th shawwal, so that I can be free on the weekend of the 24th”.

I didn’t think so either.

**you are right to a certain extent. depends where you live. If most people where you live are familiar with Islamic date then it makes sense to use that…like in Saudi Arabia where all appointments are made according to the Islamic Calendar. They can afford to do that because they follow the pre-determined moon sightings according to astronomical data while we, the Hanafis, in India and Pakistan base our dates according to actual moon sighting so it’s never confirmed until the day arrives. Islamic Calendar is NOT practical because for that reason.

i think we can say safely say that Islamic calendar in the west is NOT convenient and/or practical.

btw, i do NOT hang Islamic calendar on the wall for decoration. i actually use it and i LOVE to read she’r of 'allaamah Iqbal…one such she’r this month is:

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yaqeeN moHkam, 'amal paiham, moHabbat faateh-e-'aalam
jihaad-e-zindagaanii meN haiN haiN yeh mardoN kii shamsheereN ****
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