Muslims within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan, with the nation’s moon sighting committee saying the crescent moon is anticipated to be seen on Sunday night, March 10. This sighting, if confirmed, will mark the official begin of Ramadan, as per a report by Khaleej Times.
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Ramadan: A Month of Fasting and Reflection
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and for Muslims worldwide, it is a time of deep non secular reflection, fasting from daybreak to nightfall, elevated prayer, and charity. Muslims abstain from meals, drink, and different sensual actions throughout daylight, specializing in their reference to Allah (God) and strengthening their self-discipline. Ramadan culminates within the joyous Eid al-Fitr celebration.
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Significance of Ramadan
Ramadan commemorates the revelation of the Quran to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It’s a time for Muslims to observe self-restraint, empathy for the much less lucky, and acts of generosity. Families and communities come collectively for night meals (Iftar) after sundown and pre-dawn meals (Suhoor) earlier than dawn. Mosques see elevated attendance for nightly prayers (Taraweeh).
UAE’s Moon Sighting Committee
The UAE, like many Islamic international locations, historically depends on the sighting of the crescent moon to find out the beginning and finish of Ramadan. The moon sighting committee includes spiritual students and astronomers who meet to substantiate sightings reported by the general public. If the crescent moon is confirmed on Sunday, March tenth, it’ll mark the start of Ramadan within the UAE, in accordance with a report by Khaleej Times.
This yr, Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting committee additionally expects the crescent moon to be seen on the identical night, suggesting a coordinated begin to Ramadan throughout the area, the report added.
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Published: 10 Mar 2024, 08:08 AM IST
