Sighting of Ramadan new moon happens today


KUALA LUMPUR: The sighting of the new moon for the commencement of the Ramadan fast for Muslims will take place today, the Office of the Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal said.

In a statement, the Conference of Rulers agreed that the start date of the Ramadan fast be based on the “rukyah” (sighting of the new moon) and “hisab” (calculation).

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