The crescent Moon, which signals the start of the holy month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, was sighted in India as well as in Pakistan, therefore, the fasting for the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday (March 12).
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished everyone a blessed Ramzam and prayed for everyone’s good health and prosperity.
In Pakistan, the announcement was made by Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad on Monday evening (March 11).
It s official: Ramadan will begin on Monday, March 11 in the UAE whatson.ae - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from whatson.ae Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The crescent moon of Ramadan was first sighted in Saudi Arabia and some parts of India on Sunday. In addition to the two countries, the moon is visible in some Western nations as well
Ramadan Date and Moon Sighting Time For India: Check out details about crescent moon spotting date and time along with fasting details including Iftar and Suhoor aka sehri timings.