British Muslims are questioning whether to continue adhering to Gulf kingdom s sighting of the new crescent
Muslims around the world will be preparing to fast for the holy month of Ramadan this week by waiting for the announcement of the appearance of the new crescent (AFP) By Published date: 11 April 2021 12:46 UTC | Last update: 13 sec ago
When Karen Hall became Muslim in 2001, the last thing on her mind was the moon. Having converted to Islam in Nigeria, Hall was eager to begin her journey as a Muslim.
She would learn how to pray and fulfil Islam s basic tenets by attending classes and speaking to friends who were back in her home town of Leeds. It was not until a few years had passed that the 52-year-old administrator began to notice her friends in the UK celebrating the end of Ramadan on different days.