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Ramadan 2024 moon sighting: When will the holy month of Muslims begin in India? Know all details
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The crescent moon of Ramadan 2024 is likely to be seen in some parts of the world tonight ( March 10, 2024).
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Published on March 11, 2024 - 01:31
Ramadan, the Islamic Holy Month, Begins
Ramadan, , the Islamic Holy Month, , Begins.
To mark the start of Ramadan,
approximately 1.8 billion Muslims will begin
to celebrate around the world this week. .
'Courier Journal' reports
that Ramadan is the traditional
holy month of Islam.
Celebrations for the holiday
include fasting, prayer and reflection.
By the year 2060, the number
of people who celebrate Ramadan
is expected to grow to reach 3 billion. .
According to the Islamic Networks Group, the holy
ninth month of the religion's calendar is marked by
abstaining from food and drink while the sun is up.
The website states that the time of fasting is dedicated to , "drawing closer to God and cultivating self-control,
gratitude and compassion for those less fortunate.".
According to the site, Muslims also mark Ramadan
by devoting extra time for prayer and fostering an , "intense spiritual rejuvenation with
a heightened focus on devotion." .
In the United States, Ramadan
starts on the evening of March 10, 2024,
and will be celebrated through April 9. .
The conclusion of the holy month
is marked by Eid al-Fitr, or
the "Festival of the Breaking of the Fast.".
The day is celebrated by gathering for "a special
prayer and sermon" in the morning and visiting with family and friends for "socializing, eating and reuniting
with old acquaintances."
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