Ruet-e-Hilal Committee

Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Fatehpuri Masjid

Delhi's crescent announcement much of North India follows

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Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, Fatehpuri Masjid — Taaruf

The Ruet-e-Hilal committee at Fatehpuri Masjid in Chandni Chowk operates under the masjid's Shahi Imam. Fatehpuri Masjid is one of Delhi's historic mosques, and its moon-sighting announcement carries wide reach.

The Shahi Jama Masjid of Delhi also makes its own announcement, and the two usually agree, giving the city a clear and trusted crescent decision.

Chand Ke Elaan Mein Role

Much of North India looks to Delhi when a new Islamic month begins, and the Delhi ruet-e-hilal committee at Fatehpuri Masjid is a central part of that. Its decision helps set when Ramadan and Eid start for large numbers of people.

If you are following moon sighting in Delhi, the Fatehpuri Masjid announcement, usually in step with the Jama Masjid, is a key reference across the north.

Elaan Kaise Aur Kab Hota Hai

Under its Shahi Imam, Fatehpuri Masjid reviews testimony from Delhi and across North India on the 29th evening. The Shahi Jama Masjid announces too, and the two verdicts almost always agree.

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FAQ

Delhi — Chand Se Judey Sawal

Delhi mein chand ka elaan kaun karta hai?
In Delhi, the Ruet-e-Hilal committee at Fatehpuri Masjid, under its Shahi Imam, makes a key announcement. The Shahi Jama Masjid also announces, and the two usually agree.
Does North India follow the Delhi chand committee?
Yes, much of North India follows Delhi's moon-sighting announcement, with Fatehpuri Masjid and Jama Masjid being the main references in the city.
Do Fatehpuri Masjid and Jama Masjid ever announce different dates?
The two Delhi mosques usually agree on the crescent decision, giving the city and much of the north a consistent date for Ramadan and Eid.