Palestine Announces April 13 as First Day of Ramadan
It made the announcement based on astronomical calculations, Mawazin website reported.
The society said the Hilal (crescent moon) of Ramadan can be seen on the evening of Monday, April 12, in many parts of the world, including in North Africa and South and North America.
While some Muslim scholars rely on astronomical calculations, in many Muslim countries, including Iran, Istihlal (moon-sighting) committees are set up to confirm the start and end of lunar Hijri months, including Ramadan.
Istihlal refers to efforts for sighting the new moon that determines the beginning of a new month on the lunar Hijri calendar.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.
