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Ramadan likely to begin July 21: Official
Thursday July 05, 2012 09:18:24 AM,
WAM
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Abu Dhabi: Most
Islamic countries may begin the holy month of Ramadan July 21,
after the sighting of the crescent moon, the Islamic Crescent
Observation Project (ICOP) has said.
ICOP chairman Mohammad Showkat Awda said most Islamic countries
would start monitoring the Ramadan crescent moon from July 19.
However, the moon would not be visible in all regions of the world
because it will set along with the sun. Thus it will not be
possible to see it even with powerful telescopes. It will be seen
only from the far south of Africa and South America.
Many northern and middle eastern regions should complete the month
of Sha'aban with 30 days and observe the beginning of Ramadan
Saturday, July 21, he said.
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