new Delhi: Ramadan (Ramadan or Ramzan) is the holiest month of Islam and Muslims all over the world observe fast in this month. Ramadan is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar and according to Muslim belief, God (Allah) revealed the Quran during this month.
Muslims all over the world fast from morning till evening. Ramadan is considered a time for discipline, self-control and reflection on one’s actions.
Muslim communities around the world eagerly await the sighting of the new moon or crescent moon on the 29th day of Sha’ban (the 8th month of the Islamic calendar). If the moon is visible after 29 Sha’ban, then Ramadan starts from the next day. If the crescent moon is not seen immediately after the 29th Sha’ban, the lunar calendar automatically ends after 30 days and the next month begins.
Ramadan 2022 Date: When will the Islamic holy month start in India?
With the advancement of technology, binoculars are often used to aid in viewing the Moon. In general observers are directed to be able to see the crescent at a remote location, pollution free and on higher ground.
Ramadan 2022 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that the crescent moon of Ramadan will be visible on the evening of Friday, April 1, 2022. According to the Arab Union for Astronomy, Ramadan is expected to begin in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 2. However, this may change depending on the appearance of the crescent moon.
ramadan 2022 moon sighting in india
Today, April 1 is the 28th Sha’ban in India and the moon can be seen only on 29th Sha’ban. That is why the moon is to be seen in India tomorrow i.e. on 2nd April. Depending on the rise of the crescent tomorrow evening, Ramadan will either be observed on Sunday (April 3) or Monday (April 4).
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