Question
There is a lot of confusion here on campus in China regarding Eid. The surrounding cities are performing Eid Salaat tomorrow, Sunday 6 t h November. But Wentzhou City is performing on Monday 7th. Please advise us as to how we should go about to overcome this confusion.
Answer
If Wenzhou City is going by their own physical sighting of the moon, then follow Wenzhou City. If the surrounding cities had established the commencement of Zil Hajj with their own physical sighting, then you may follow them and have Eid tomorrow. But if they are following Saudi Arabia, then follow Wenzhou City.
We are not aware of the location of Wenzhou City and how far it is from the 'surrounding cities'. If Wenzhou City is far away in another province for example, then you on campus may not have Eid alone on Monday. In this case, i.e. if Wenzhou City is out of your reach for attending Eid Salaat, join the surrounding cities. If you join the surrounding cities, perform Eid Salaat together with the people, not only students on campus. There is no Eid virtue and barkat performing on campus. Join the masses in the surrounding cities.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 02
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- 12
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