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It is confirmed that moon was not seen anywhere in Australia and fasting will starts Tuesday the 2nd August Not Seen: Dr. Brunei: Not Seen: Dr. China: Not Seen: Dr. Indonesia: Not Seen: Ahmad I. There were patches of clouds but it would not have interfered with sighting. Location was not strategic and obstructed. Sighting as an act of taabbud. Hilal not sighted but the government has announced first day of fasting on Monday. Morocco: Not Seen: Ehsan H.
Hajar MCW member from Casablanca reported: On July 31 evening unfortunately the meteorological condition in Casablanca were not favorable to sight a thin cresent during the 21 min or so duration after Sunset. As usual the western horizon was obscured with thin stratus clouds and water vapor up to 30 degrees high. I tried also to check the Habous site with no Vail. I will let you know of positive announcement if announced at a later hours due to any sighting reports from southern regions Namibia: Seen: Azgar Suleman MCW member from Walvis Bay reported: The moon was sighted in Walvis Bay just after Maghrib Salaah for a few minutes.
Each evening, Muslims will break the fast at sundown with Iftar, a traditional meal often beginning with the eating of dates -- an homage to a practice of Muhammad. To find the specific times for Ramadan fasting, click over to this helpful tool provided by IslamiCity that allows you to calculate prayer schedules -- including sunup and sundown -- by entering your city or zip code.
All Muslims are expected to observe the fast once they reach the age of puberty. In Muslim-majority countries this frequently means that most people nap or rest throughout the daylight hours and are more active after nightfall. Meanwhile, the fast can present unique challenges for those living in non-Muslim nations around the world where business hours and social schedules are not altered to accommodate the month.
In general, the practices of Ramadan are meant to purify oneself from thoughts and deeds which are counter to Islam. By removing material desires, one is able to focus fully on devotion and service to God. Many Muslims go beyond the physical ritual of fasting and attempt to purge themselves of impure thoughts and motivations -- anger, cursing, greed, etc.
As part of this, service to the community and to those in need is a major emphasis of activity throughout the month. American Holidays. World Holidays. Home Muslim Holidays Ramadan When was Ramadan in ?
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