The Moon-Sighting Committee in the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 will be the first day of the month of Rajab 1438AH for all regions falling under the arc starting from New York City, and passing through Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Edmonton, proceeding to the West Coast. For all other regions outside of this arc, the first of Rajab will be on Thursday March 30th.