Also, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian territories have also confirmed sighting of the moon crescent to confirm the same.
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The Regional Darul Ifta in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (RDI-ARMM) joined for the first time the Muslim world’s annual lunar observation to determine the first day of fasting. “We appeal to Allah Almighty to help all fasters accomplish their worship in ease and comfort, and make the Islamic nation united, reconciled and victorious”, the statement added. The Moon Sighting Committee in Oman said the moon was not sighted and therefore the fasting month will begin tomorrow.
The fast is meant to bring the faithful closer to God and to remind them of the suffering of those less fortunate.
Jibril Hough, spokesman for the Islamic Center of Charlotte, North Carolina, says Ramadan is different in the United States than in countries with larger Muslim populations. Many describe Ramadan as a spiritually rewarding experience, and they’re happy to explain why. The month-long celebration commemorates the time when Allah handed the Koran, the holy book of Islam, to Prophet Muhammad. They are fairly sure it will start Monday or Tuesday, but they said it depends on when the new moon is seen, likely Sunday or Monday night.
The end of Ramadan, called Id al Fitr, is a day of feasting. This year, the holy month runs from Monday until July 5. Each day, all able-bodied Muslims must fast from food and drink from sunrise to sunset.
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is considered one of the five pillars of Islam.
For centuries, Muslim scholars have hardly resolved whether the sighting of the crescent moon should be by the naked eye or by using modern scientific instruments.
“The Ramadan prayer time calendar was calculated accurately per municipality based on the formula given to us by the Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration)”, Mujahid said.
Accidental eating or drinking will not spoil or break your fast, it’s actually common for people cooking to accidently taste the food they’re preparing while cooking.
Yes. There are exceptions for children, the elderly, those who are ill, women who are pregnant, nursing or menstruating, and people traveling, which can include athletes during tournaments.
What happens at the end of the month?
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But did you know that because the festival is associated with lunar cycles, it moves around 11 days or so every year?
