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Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting: Ramzan Chand Update in India, Fasting To Begin Tomorrow

Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, renowned organisation of Muslim scholars in India, have announced that Ramadan 2023 crescent moon has not been sighted anywhere in India hence, the first day of fasting will be observed from Friday, March 24 this year.

Published date india.com Updated: March 23, 2023 9:38 PM IST
Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting: Ramzan Chand Update in India, Fasting To Begin Tomorrow
Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live

Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: The starting and culmination of Ramzan depends upon the sighting of the crescent moon. Usually, the crescent of Ramadan is first sighted in Saudi Arabia and some parts of India along with some Western countries and then a day later in the rest of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries. Since the crescent moon was not sighted in India, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries on March 22, Ramadan, also known as Ramazan or Ramzan or Ramzaan, will begin for these countries from March 24, Ramadan 1444 AH.

The crescent moon of Ramadan 2023 was sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and other Muslim-majority nations on March 22 hence, these countries are gearing up to mark the first fast of Ramadan 2023 tomorrow, March 23 while taraweeh will begin after sunset on March 22.

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Live Updates

  • Mar 23, 2023 8:01 PM IST

    During the holy month of Ramadan, people greet each other by saying, “Ramadan Kareem,” which translates to Happy Ramadan.

  • Mar 23, 2023 7:54 PM IST

  • Mar 23, 2023 7:43 PM IST

    “I urge brothers and sisters to observe Roza for the welfare, prosperity and progress of the country along with their family members. The Islamic Centre of India has also issued a guideline for people who would observe Roza this month. All religious sentiments should be respected,” Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said

  • Mar 23, 2023 7:22 PM IST

    Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: “The crescent for Ramadan 2023 has not been sighted on March 22 evening. Hence, the first Ramzan fast this year will be observed on March 24, on Jumma (Friday),” Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali told ANI yesterday.

  • Mar 23, 2023 7:06 PM IST

    Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: The Ramzan fasting date changes yearly as the Muslim community follows the Islamic calendar based on the lunar cycle or phases of the moon.

  • Mar 23, 2023 6:56 PM IST

    Lucknow’s Markazi Chand Committee will announce the start date of Ramzan in the city

  • Mar 23, 2023 6:40 PM IST

    The Muslim community maintains a fast, from dawn until dusk. When the day is done, they break their fast in the evening with meals known as iftar, which they share with loved ones or companions.

  • Mar 23, 2023 6:20 PM IST

    Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: Bangladesh’s Islamic Foundation on Wednesday announced that the Holy month of Ramadan will begin from Friday as the moon was not sighted in the sky across the country on March 22.

  • Mar 23, 2023 6:10 PM IST

    Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: Ruet-e-Hilal committees in Maharashtra’s Malegaon and Jamner have announced that Ramadan 2023 moon has not been sighted on March 22 hence, fasting to begin from March 24 this year.

  • Mar 23, 2023 5:58 PM IST

    Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting Live: Notably, Lucknow’s Markazi Chand Committee on March 22 announced that the crescent for Ramadan 2023 has not been sighted on Wednesday evening. Hence, the first fast of Ramzaan this year will be observed on March 24.

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