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Ove 1.8 billion Muslims around the world are gearing themselves up once again for Ramadan - the Holy Month of fasting, which is likely to start on March 11, 2024 based on sighting on the New Moon. Read More

Tuesday February 20, 2024 12:38 PM , Anika Sabahat Faizee, ummid.com

Ramadan 2024: Over 1.8 billion Muslims around the world are gearing themselves up once again for Ramadan - the Holy Month of fasting, which is likely to start on March 11, 2024 based on sighting on the New Moon.

1 of 5 Pillars of Islam

Ramadan, the 9th Month in the Islamic Calendar, is believed to be one of the holiest for Muslims around the world. Ramadan is the Month when Holy Quran, Kalamulallah, Word of Allah, The Almighty, was revealed to Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon him).

The day-long fasting during the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and mandatory on every Muslim if s/he is adult and attained puberty. Accordingly, Muslim men and women around the world refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. Out of the love for their religion, Muslim children also join their parents and observe Ramadan fast.

The Holy Month of Fasting (sawm), prayers, charity, reflection and introspection, Ramadan, ends with Eid al Fitr – the Day of Reward, Festivities and Celebrations.

Ramadan 2024 Likely Date

The Islamic Calendar is lunar based and hence any month in the Islamic Calendar begins with the sighting of the New Moon on 29th of the ongoing month. The new month begins if the new moon is sighted on the 29th day. If the moon is not sighted on the 29th, the next day is counted as the 30th day of the current month and the new month begins a day later.

Accordingly, Muslims based on their geographical locations will site the New Moon of the Month of Ramadan 2024 or Ramadan 1445 AH on 29th of Shaban 1445H – the current month of the Islamic Calendar.

Region-wise, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Morocco and other Arab States will site the Ramadan Moon on 29th Shaban 1445 AH, corresponding to Sunday March 10, 2024.

Ramadan 2024 will start on Monday March 11, 2024 if the New Moon is sighted on March 10. It will however commence from Tuesday March 12, 2024, if the new moon is not sighted on 29th of Shaban.

Ramadan 2024 in India, Pakistan

Ramadan 2024 is likely to begin in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries either on March 12 or 13, 2024 based on the sighting of the New Moon.

The start of Ramadan in America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, South Africa, France, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Russia, Nigeria, Sudan and other countries will also be decided by moon sighting committees and religious authorities in these countries.

The likely date to start fasting of Ramadan in these countries of the world will be either March 11 or 12, 2024 based on the sighting of the New Moon.

Some countries in the Western World rely on sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia and start fasting along with their Muslim brothers and sisters in the Arab World.

Ramadan Work Hours

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and other Muslim states have already announced reduced working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The authorities in these countries have also re-scheduled school and college timings for the Holy Month.

While some jobs necessitate longer hours, most employees in the private sector enjoy a two-hour reduction in their workday. Government offices often close early, with working hours for public sector employees reduced to six instead of the usual eight hours.

Special arrangements are also made for five daily prayers, Taraweeh (Special Night Prayers offered during Ramadan) and also for Iftar meals that mark the end of daily fast.

Muslims also greet each other with Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Karim messages as the Holy Month approaches. In the digital era, video clips, memes and graphics to fit the occasion flood different social media platforms.

Ramadan, the Month of Holy Quran, will end with Eid al Fitr likely to be celebrated either on 10th or 11th of April, 2024 based on the sighting of the Eid 2024 Moon. Officials will announced Eid 2024 Holidays once Ramadan Moon is sighted and the Holy Month of Fasting begins.

 

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