Ramadan to Start in N. America on July 9
Muslim minorities in North America will celebrate the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan on Tuesday, July 9, according to astronomical calculations.
“[The] first day of Ramadan is Tuesday, July 9, insha'Allah,” the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) said in a statement obtained by OnIslam.net.
The Muslim body said the Ramadan moon will be born on July 8.
“Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset.”
Quoting FCNA, the umbrella Islamic Society of North America also confirmed the beginning of Ramadan on July 9.
“The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is pleased to announce that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start in North America on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.”
In Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex between dawn and sunset.
Muslims dedicate their time during the holy month to be closer to Allah through prayers, self-restraint and good deeds.
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Source: On Islam
The Muslim body said the Ramadan moon will be born on July 8.
“Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset.”
Quoting FCNA, the umbrella Islamic Society of North America also confirmed the beginning of Ramadan on July 9.
“The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is pleased to announce that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will start in North America on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.”
In Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex between dawn and sunset.
Muslims dedicate their time during the holy month to be closer to Allah through prayers, self-restraint and good deeds.
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Source: On Islam
