The Muslims around the world remain intrigued whether cities- Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai of United Arab Emirates (UAE) will begin the observance of Ramadan ul-Kareem (Ramzan) from today, post the sunset. If the crescent moon is seen today, it would mark the start of the holiest month of Ramzan. For live updates of the moon sighting in Saudi Arabia, Middle-East and other Gulf countries, click here.

The Taraweeh namaz would begin today if the moon is sighted. It is the special prayer held each night in Ramadan after the Isha'a namaz. Watch Live News & Updates on Moon Sighting From Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai:

If the moon is seen today in UAE, the fasting for Muslims will begin from tomorrow (May 16). The fasting will be carried out between dawn to dusk. If the moon is not visible, the fasts would begin from Thursday (May 17). As per Islamic scholars, the moon is likely to be sighted today before the Maghrib namaz. The actual confirmation will be given by Masjid al-Haram whether the moon will be seen or not.

The Ramadan moon is usually sighted in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Other cities of UAE a day before it is spotted in the Indian Sub-continent. Scholars are firm that if the moon is sighted in UAE today then the moon would also be visible in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and other parts of the sub-continent tomorrow. India has the second largest Muslim population in the world. The ulemas and the designated authorities are keeping a watch on the crescent moon in UAE.

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