23 Apr, 18:45 (IST)

The Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Pakistan is expected to announce shortly on the sighting of Ramadan moon. Catch the live updates on Pakistan's announcement here.

23 Apr, 17:53 (IST)

Muslims in Malaysia will start their holy fasting month of Ramadan tomorrow, the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal has announced.

23 Apr, 17:32 (IST)

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said Ramadan 2020 will begin from tomorrow in the country.

23 Apr, 16:46 (IST)

Ramadan fast will begin from tomorrow (April 24) in Indonesia. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Religion, the moon has been sighted in Palabuhanratu, West Java province.

23 Apr, 16:26 (IST)

Ramadan 2020 is likely to begin from tomorrow (April 24) in Indonesia and Malaysia. Official confirmation about the moon sighting is, however, awaited.

23 Apr, 15:42 (IST)

Ramadan in Philippines will begin from tomorrow (April 24), Abuhuraira Udasan, the grand mufti of the Bangsamoro, has announced. There is no report of the moon sighting so far.

23 Apr, 15:05 (IST)

The official announcement confirming whether the Ramadan moon is sighted will be made shortly in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines.

Kuala Lumpur, April 23: Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines will look for the moon this evening. The moon sighting will mark the beginning of Ramadan 2020 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines. Muslims will observe 29th of Shabaan today and the sighting of the crescent moon this evening will fix a date for the start of Ramadan. Catch live updates on the Ramadan moon sighting in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines. Ramadan 2020: What is Permitted And Not Allowed For Muslims During Ramzan?

Under the Islamic calendar, a new month begins upon the sighting of a crescent moon on the 29th day of the ongoing month. If the moon is not sighted, the month completes 30 days and a new month begins the next day. For Muslims in Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore and Philippines, 29th Shabaan is today. If the moon is sighted this evening, Muslims will start fasting for Ramadan from April 24. If the moon remains invisible, Ramadan will begin from April 25. Ramadan 2020 Date in India: When is Moon Sighting For Ramzan? Know How Many Days Left Till Fasting Month Starts.

During Ramzan, Muslims abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk. Fasting in Ramadan is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline and self-restraint. There are certain restrictions that Muslims follow during the holy month. Fasting (roza) is one of the five pillars of Islam.