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*Sighting of the new moon crescent - or argue about it all in the masjid or worse!
*Moon not sighted because of clouds? Can we use "technology"
We asked - and got answers:
ANSWER:
Yes, according to Islamic tradition, fasting on the next day begins after the sighting of the new moon, even if it's a cloudy evening, as long as the new moon has been confirmed by a technological means or from reliable Musliim sources.
If the moon's visibility is obscured by clouds, Ulama generally accept the use of technology (like astronomical calculations or verified moon sighting reports) to determine the beginning of the new month. If the new moon is confirmed through technology or trusted local Muslim reports, then fasting begins the next morning.
Islamic rulings on this are generally based on the idea the starting of the new month for Ramadan or Shawwal, is determined by either the actual sighting of the moon or reliable confirmation of its arrival.
If you're still uncertain, it's always a good idea to consult local scholars or Islamic authorities who may provide further guidance based on the community's practices.
ISLAM NEWSROOM - RAMADAN UPDATES 2015
RIYADH – The moon for Ramazan not sighted in Saudi Arabia including Gulf and Middle Eastern countries.
Earlier, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked its citizens to keep an eye out for the crescent moon on Tuesday, which, if sighted, would mark the beginning of the month of Ramadan on Wednesday.
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If the Ramadan moon is not sighted on Tuesday - the month of fasting will begin on Thursday.
Saudi Arabia has called on Muslims to immediately report the sighting of the crescent moon with a court or an authority.
The moon sighting committee astronomically decides about the first day of Ramadan and the same practice is repeated to predict astronomically the last day of the Ramadan or Eid -ul- Fitr.
According to Arab TV, meeting of moon sightings committee were called on the appeal of Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court. The committee didn’t received acknowledgments of moon sighting from different parts of the country.
The fasting in the peninsula may begin on Thursday (June 18), inshallah (God Willing).
Pakistan head Mufti meets in Karachi today for moon sighting. Provincial moon sighting committees will also meet at their respective headquarters to decide about the moon.
