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Ramadan:Moon sighted in India; fasting begins tomorrow

The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, was sighted today in India and the fasting will begin tomorrow, April 3. The moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia yesterday.

Also known as Ramzan, Ramadan is one of the most important months for Muslims all over the world. It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar which people observe as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection while engaging in humanitarian activities.