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Ramadan 2016 - ANIC (Australian National Imams Council) Statement

June 1, 2016

The Australian National Imams Council in their statement has indicated (partly) as follows.

“In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious and the Most Merciful.

All Praise is due to Allah and peace and blessings be upon the seal of all the Prophets and Messengers.

Following extensive consultations with nation-wide Islamic leaders in Australia and their representatives, the office of the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr. Ibrahim Abu Mohammed and the Australian National Imams Council wish to make the following statements regarding the Muslim community:

All indicators from both the local region and bordering Islamic countries and the European Council of Fatwa suggest a strong possibility that the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan for this year, 1437H or 2016, will begin on Monday 6th of June 2016.

The full statement may be read on ANIC's web-site.