A renowned Arab astronomer has forecast that the Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to begin on April 13.
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, a member of the Arab Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences, said that the Ramadan crescent is expected to form on April 12, 2021, at 6:31 p.m. UAE time.
This is less than 100 days from now.
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However, these dates are still subject to moon sighting.
Last year, Ramadan began on April 24 as announced by the UAE’s moon-sighting committee.
This holy month of fasting observed by Muslims around the world lasts for 29 or 30 days and is dependent on the Hijri or Islamic calendar. (ES)
