The Muslim holy month of Ramadan has begun. Today is the first day of fasting in many countries, while in other countries the moon is likely to be seen today and Ramadan will begin tomorrow.
Today is the first fast in Gulf countries including Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, while in Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei and France, the first fast will be on Tuesday, March 12, if the moon is not visible.
Today is the first fast in Iraq, Syria and Egypt. Many centers in the United Kingdom and the United States announced today as the first day of fasting according to Saudi Arabia, while in some centers the first day of fasting will be tomorrow, Tuesday, March 12.
In the eastern world including Jordan, Oman, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Philippines, Singapore and Australia, March 12 has been declared as the first day of fasting due to the absence of the moon.
There are strong chances of seeing the moon of Ramadan today in Asian countries including Pakistan, Afghanistan, and in these countries, Ramadan will begin on Tuesday, March 12, while Iran announced last night that the first fast will be on March 12.
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has congratulated the sighting of the moon of Ramadan 2024, saying that Ramadan highlights the values of peace, tolerance and generosity. May this holy month bring peace and guide us towards a more just and compassionate world.
It should be noted that 2 astronomers from Saudi Arabia and Egypt had predicted the sighting of the moon on March 10. A similar prediction came out in the United Arab Emirates which proved to be true.
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2024-05-04 22:31:24