Riyadh, April 21: Muslims in Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar will attempt to see the moon tomorrow. The moon sighting will mark the beginning of Ramadan 2020. If the moon is sighted tomorrow in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, Ramadan (Ramzan) will begin from April 23. If the crescent moon remains invisible, the holy month of fasting will start from April 24. LatestLY will run live blogs on the moon sighting in different countries. 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. Muslims in KSA, Qatar and Bahrain will observe 29th Shaba'an on April 22. If the moon is sighted on April 22, Ramadan in will begin from April 23. If the moon remains invisible, Shabaan will complete 30 days and Ramadan will start from April 24. Ramadan 2020 Date in India: When is Moon Sighting For Ramzan? Know How Many Days Left Till Fasting Month Starts.

Muslims in neighbouring Gulf nations, including Iraq, UAE, Iran along with Turkey, Syria and Lebanon in the Middle East will attempt to sight the crescent on Thursday. In the Maghreb region, including Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Morocco, the hilal crescent is likely to be sighted on Thursday.

According to Moroccan astronomer Abdelaziz Kharbouch Al Ifrani, Ramadan is likely to begin from April 24 in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other Gulf countries. Malaysia has fixed April 23 as the date for sighting the crescent moon. During Ramzan, Muslims observe dawn-to-dusk fast and hold special prayers. Fasting in Ramadan is intended to help teach Muslims self-discipline and self-restraint.

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