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  • Ramadan Moon Sighted in Bangladesh and India

    Ramadan Moon Sighted in Bangladesh and India

    Bangladesh and India will mark the start of Ramadan tomorrow (Thursday) after the crescent moon was sighted, signaling the beginning of the holy month for 1447 AH. The Bangladesh National Moon Sighting Committee confirmed this after gathering at the Islamic Foundation’s conference room inside Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, as reported by The Daily Star.

    In India, the official declaration came from the Markazi Royat-E-Hilal Committee, which announced the moon’s sighting in New Delhi through a circular, according to the Indian Express.

    Several Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, started observing Ramadan today, having seen the crescent moon a day earlier. Conversely, some countries that checked for the Ramadan moon yesterday reported that it was not visible.

    Pakistan and Iran held their moon-sighting meetings today, aligning with the 28th of Shaban in the Islamic calendar. Pakistan will also observe the first day of Ramadan tomorrow, with the moon sighting confirming the start of the holy month.

    Ramadan is observed worldwide with great religious reverence, as over a billion Muslims fast to cultivate patience, self-control, and generosity. Islamic months are either 29 or 30 days long, with their beginning and end based on the moon’s sighting, which means Ramadan does not fall on the same Gregorian date each year.

    Being the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar—which is approximately ten days shorter than the Gregorian year—Ramadan shifts annually across the calendar.

  • Ramadan Moon Sighted in Bangladesh and India

    Ramadan Moon Sighted in Bangladesh and India

    Bangladesh and India will mark the start of Ramadan tomorrow (Thursday) following the sighting of the new moon, signaling the beginning of the holy month for 1447 AH. The Bangladesh National Moon Sighting Committee confirmed this after convening at the Islamic Foundation’s conference room within Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, as reported by The Daily Star.

    In India, the official declaration came from the Markazi Royat-E-Hilal Committee, which issued a circular stating that the Ramadan crescent was visible in New Delhi, according to the Indian Express.

    Several Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, began Ramadan today after observing the crescent moon yesterday, officially inaugurating the month. Conversely, some countries that sought to see the Ramadan moon yesterday reported it was not visible.

    Pakistan and Iran arranged moon sighting committees today since Tuesday corresponds to the 28th of Shaban in the Islamic calendar. Pakistan will observe the first day of Ramadan tomorrow, with the crescent moon for the month having been sighted.

    Muslim communities worldwide welcome Ramadan with profound religious reverence, as over a billion believers observe fasting to practice patience, self-control, and generosity. Islamic months last either 29 or 30 days, with their start and end determined by the moon sighting, making Ramadan’s date vary each year on the Gregorian calendar.

    As the ninth month of the Islamic year, which is approximately 10 days shorter than the Gregorian calendar because of its lunar basis, Ramadan shifts annually across the Gregorian dates.

  • UAE Residents May Enjoy Four-Day Eid ul-Adha Holiday from June 6

    UAE Residents May Enjoy Four-Day Eid ul-Adha Holiday from June 6

    Muslims exchanging greetings after Eid ul Adha prayers. – Reuters/File

    Eid ul Adha, one of the most significant celebrations in the Islamic calendar, is expected to be observed on Friday, June 6 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), according to the latest astronomical predictions released by the Emirates Astronomy Society.

    The new moon, which signals the start of Dhu al Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is anticipated to be visible on May 27, marking May 28 as the first day of the month, as reported by Gulf News.

    Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, made this announcement.

    He further explained that the crescent moon will be sighted at 7:02 AM UAE time on May 27 and will remain visible for about 38 minutes after sunset, which should allow for its likely sighting that evening.

    If the astronomical predictions prove accurate, the Day of Arafah, which is a significant day of fasting and contemplation taking place on the 9th of Dhu al Hijjah, will be on Thursday, June 5, followed by Eid ul Adha on Friday, June 6.

    The holiday period for Arafah Day and Eid ul Adha will cover the 9th to 12th of Dhu al Hijjah (1445 AH in the Islamic calendar), in accordance with the UAE’s public holiday schedule, which will amount to four days off work.

    Should Eid ul Adha indeed occur on a Friday, residents of the UAE can look forward to an extended weekend, with Thursday and Friday recognized as official holidays, along with Saturday and Sunday being the customary weekend days.

    This would create a four-day weekend for the entire nation.

    It’s worth mentioning that, like all Islamic holidays, the precise date of Eid ul Adha is contingent on official moon sightings, which could potentially shift the date by one day.

    If the crescent moon is not spotted on May 27, the start of Dhu al Hijjah will be postponed to May 29, which would push Eid ul Adha to Saturday, June 7.

    In that scenario, the public holiday would still encompass four days—from Saturday through Tuesday—but would not align perfectly with the weekend.

    Eid ul Adha, often referred to as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” commemorates the story in the Quran of Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God, a test of faith that was miraculously replaced with a ram.

    The celebration includes prayers, family gatherings, and acts of charity, such as the ritual sacrifice of livestock, with the meat being shared among family, friends, and those in need.