The first day of Ramadan 2022 will be observed on Saturday, April 2, the Islamic Ministry of the Maldives announced on Friday evening.
Following the special ceremony held at the Islamic Centre tonight to confirm the sighting of the moon, Minister Zahir detailed that Saturday has been declared as the first day of this year’s Ramadan following confirmation of moon sighting in some islands of Maldives as well as in other Islamic nations as per Sharia rules.
According to the Minister, Friday, April 1 will be the last day of Sha’ban 1443 Hijri and Saturday will mark the first day of Ramadan.
The sighting of the new crescent moon signifies the official first day of the fasting month.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
Muslim lunar months last between 29 and 30 days and depend on the sighting of the moon on the 29th night of each month. If the moon is not visible, the month will last 30 days.
Following the special ceremony held at the Islamic Centre tonight to confirm the sighting of the moon, Minister Zahir detailed that Saturday has been declared as the first day of this year’s Ramadan following confirmation of moon sighting in some islands of Maldives as well as in other Islamic nations as per Sharia rules.
According to the Minister, Friday, April 1 will be the last day of Sha’ban 1443 Hijri and Saturday will mark the first day of Ramadan.
The sighting of the new crescent moon signifies the official first day of the fasting month.
Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. The annual observance of Ramadan is regarded as one of the Five Pillars of Islam and lasts twenty-nine to thirty days, from one sighting of the crescent moon to the next.
Muslim lunar months last between 29 and 30 days and depend on the sighting of the moon on the 29th night of each month. If the moon is not visible, the month will last 30 days.
