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Moon sighted for Ramadan 2026, first roza to be observed tomorrow
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Ramadan is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community. During this period, devotees fast from dawn to sunset and engage in increased spiritual activities, including special nightly prayers.
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Karva Chauth: Political leaders, their spouses break the fast on moon sigh
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On the auspicious occasion of Karva Chauth, several prominent political leaders and their spouses across Uttar Pradesh and Delhi participated in the traditional rituals, breaking their fasts after sighting the moon on October 10.
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Eid al-Adha expected on 6th June in most Islamic countries: International
Updated : 12 months ago IST
The International Astronomical Centre announced that Eid al-Adha is expected to fall on 6th June in most Islamic countries, with the first day of Dhu al-Hijjah predicted to be 28th May based on moon sighting forecasts.
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Moon not sighted in India, Eid-al-Fitr to be celebrated on April 11
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The festival is of great significance due to the moon sighting which has been part of Islamic culture for a long time. It is believed that Prophet Muhammad used to wait for news of sightings
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Karwa Chauth: Moon shines bright; women end fast
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
As the moon was sighted in different parts of the country, women broke their day-long arduous fast of Karwa Chauth.
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UAE announces Friday as first day of Eid Al Fitr
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Friday, 21st April, 2023, corresponding to 1st Shawwal, will be the first day of Eid Al Fitr, the UAE Moon-sighting Committee announced in a statement issued after its meeting tonight.
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Karwa Chauth: Women in Delhi pray for husbands' long life, break fast upon
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14 (ANI): As the festival of Karwa Chauth was celebrated all over the nation on Friday, residents of Delhi's Lajpat Nagar also marked the occasion by performing rituals upon the sighting of the moon.
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Eid-ul-Fitr 2021: 5 unique traditions from across the globe
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 13 (ANI): Eid-ul-Fitr, which translates to "festival of breaking the fast" is a time of rejoicing with family and friends. It's a blissful celebration that marks the end of the holy month of Ramzan when millions of Muslims enthusiastically wait for the new moon sightin
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Eid ul- Fitr: Shops selling essential items will be allowed to open till 9
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], May 23 (ANI): Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday said that shops selling essential items will be allowed to open till 9 pm depending on the Eid ul- Fitr moon sighting.
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Moon sighted, Eid-ul-Fitr to be celebrated across country tomorrow
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jun 4 (ANI): With the sighting of the crescent moon the month-long Ramadan fast has come to an end. Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be celebrated across the country on Wednesday as the moon has been cited today.
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Pakistan celebrates Eid-ul-Fitr
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Lahore, July 6 (ANI): Pakistan is celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr today with joy and fervor after the central moon-sighting committee announced that the Shawwal crescent has been sighted in different parts of the country.
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