If one sees the crescent moon, he must inform the official authorities

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Question: Is it obligatory for one who sees the crescent moon to inform the official authorities, O honorable Shaykh?

Answer: Yes, it is obligatory for one who sees it to inform the official authorities regarding the beginning and the end of the month.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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