Ramadan Starts In India

Crescent Moon Sighted In Saudi Arabia, UAE…

On Monday, 11 March 2024, the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia so, the holy month of Ramadan begins from Tuesday in India.

Lasting 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon, Ramadan is a period of fasting, prayers, reflection, and gatherings.

It was during this month in 610 that Prophet Mohammad received the first-ever Quranic revelation, thus making it the holiest time on the Islamic calendar.

It begins with the sighting of the crescent moon in Saudi Arabia.

During Ramadan, observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk. They then gather with family and friends to break their fast in the evening.

It is also a time of prayer, when the faithful converge in large numbers at mosques, especially at night.

The crescent moon of Ramadan is expected to be sighted in India on Monday. Therefore, Ramadan is likely to begin on Tuesday.

Ramadan sparks a rise in spending on essential items like food, clothing, and accessories in countries with predominantly Muslim populations.

In India, there is a significant surge in economic activity during Ramadan. Businesses such as Hamdard observe a significant hike in sales, particularly for products like Roohafza.