Ramadan 2022 moon sighting highlights: Crescent seen in India, Pak, Bangladesh

Ramadan 2022 moon sighting highlights: Writer Paulo Coelho asks for forgiveness while Muslims in India's New Delhi, Lucknow, Bhopal, Jammu and Kashmir, Chennai, Pakistan's Lahore, Islamabad, Peshawar, Bangladesh's Dhaka and other cities sight the crescent moon for Ramadan 2022

Ramadan, also known as Ramazan or Ramzan, may begin in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries from the evening of April 2 or 1 Ramadan 1443 AH with the first fast being observed on April 3, 2022, depending upon the sighting of the crescent moon. The fasting date changes yearly because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle hence, its starting and end date depends upon the sighting of the crescent moon.

Ramadan is the ninth month of Islamic calendar, that takes place for 720 hours i.e. four weeks and two days during which the followers of Islam fast between dawn and sunset, pray for peace and guidance, give back to the community in the form of charity or zakaat or engaging in humanitarian activities such as feeding the underprivileged and introspect to enlighten their souls. The crescent moon of Ramadan 2022 has already been sighted in some parts of the world with Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK and Australia already marking the first fast of Ramadan 2022 today.

Usually, the crescent of Ramadan is first sighted in Saudi Arabia and some parts of India along with some Western countries and then usually a day later in the rest of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other countries. 

 

Follow all the updates here:

• Apr 02, 2022 08:14 PM IST

  Bangladesh sights the Ramadan crescent

  After its meeting held in Dhaka, the National Moon Sighting Committee announced that Ramadan starts in Bangladesh from Sunday April 03, 2022

• Apr 02, 2022 08:08 PM IST

  Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho asks for forgiveness on Ramadan

  Dear friends: we Christians spent centuries full of arrogance, intolerance, prejudice. So, like every year, I beg you to forgive us.
  And tomorrow, when the Crescent moon appears, I would like to say to you: Have a peaceful and happy Ramadan pic.twitter.com/hIjcHy4fo2

  — Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) April 1, 2022

  In a tweet, Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho wished fans a happy Ramadan while asking for forgiveness at the onset of the Holy Islamic month.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:44 PM IST

  New Delhi sights Ramadan 2022 crescent

  Today, on the 29th of Shaban, 1443 Hijri, the moon of Ramadan was sighted.
  Therefore, the Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed
  Bukhari announces that the first of Ramadan shall fall on Sunday, April 3, 2022.#RamadanMubarak #jamamasjid
  .
  Video courtesy: Shabaan Bukhari ( Dty. Shahi Imam ) pic.twitter.com/edHWlacdZs

  — Purani Dilli Walo Ki Baatein™ (@PDWKB) April 2, 2022

  Delhi Jama Masjid's Shahi Imam Syed Ahmed Bukhari announces that the first of Ramadan shall fall on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:34 PM IST

  Moon sighted in Pakistan, first fast of Ramadan 2022 to be on April 03

  #Ramadan moon sighted in Pakistan. The blessed month is finally here #RamadanMubarak

  — Wajahat Kazmi (@KazmiWajahat) April 2, 2022

  The crescent for Ramadan 2022 has been sighted in Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore and other cities of Pakistan.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:30 PM IST

  Chennai sights Ramadan crescent

  New Moon for the month of Ramazan 2022 (1443 Hijri) has been sighted in Chennai.
  
  Insha'Allah, 1st Ramazan 1443 Hijri begins from 03-04-2022, Sunday.
  
  Eid 🌹🌹💖💖💖🌹🌹🌹🌹💖💖💖🎇🎇🎇❤️❤️💐💐💐💐 Mubarak #Ramadan pic.twitter.com/OihGidtRBj

  — INC KHADER MOHIDEEN (@KHADERM267) April 2, 2022

  Crescent moon for the month of Ramazan 2022 (1443 Hijri) has been sighted in Chennai.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:28 PM IST

  Moon sighted in Jammu and Kashmir

  J&K Grand Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam announced on Saturday evening that the holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow on April 03 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the moon has been sighted.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:26 PM IST

  Ramadan 2022 crescent sighted in Bhopal

  Muslims in Bhopal to observe the first fast of Ramadan 2022 from April 03.

• Apr 02, 2022 07:12 PM IST

  Ramadan crescent sighted in Lucknow

  

  Ramadan crescent sighted in Lucknow 

  Muslims in Lucknow sight the crescent moon for Ramadan 2022. Taraweeh prayers to follow as first fast will be observed on April 03, 2022

• Apr 02, 2022 06:58 PM IST

  Canadian PM Justin Trudeau wishes ‘Ramadan Mubarak’

  To Muslim Canadians across the country: As you mark the start of Ramadan, and as you fast, pray, and reflect with your loved ones, I want to wish you a blessed and peaceful month. Ramadan Mubarak! https://t.co/3ZWN3b2Rwi pic.twitter.com/MmOox49r8F

  — Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 1, 2022

  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wishes Muslim Canadians across the country a blessed and peaceful month of Ramadan 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 06:54 PM IST

  Healthy iftar with nut butter rich dates

  Check out this easy recipe of nutrition-filled dates that you can break your fast with at iftar this Ramadan. Enjoy the goodness of peanut butter and dark chocolate as you munch on them.

• Apr 02, 2022 06:53 PM IST

  Iftar traditions around the world

  Traditionally Iftar starts with dates and water, which leads to an Iftar-special spread consisting of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes. Egypt celebrates Iftar with colourful lanterns, while in Pakistan, people visit the local bazaar for the chaand raat celebrations. In India, people celebrate Iftar with dates, freshly cut fruits and fruit juice, followed by fried delicacies such as pakodas and samosas. Click here to know more about Iftar traditions around the world.

• Apr 02, 2022 06:11 PM IST

  Moon sighting committees in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

  The Central Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are known as Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committees (Markazi Rooyat-e-Hilal Committee). As per the latest reports, religious authorities of these Central Moon Sighting Committees have made special arrangements in Islamabad, Lahore, Dhaka, New Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, Hyderabad and other cities of the three South Asian countries to sight the crescent moon on April 2 and decide the first day of Ramadan 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 06:00 PM IST

  Sighting the Ramadan crescent tonight

  The moon sighting committees in India will sit after Salat al Maghrib or evening prayers after sunset today i.e. Saturday April 02, 2022 to decide the first day of the holy month of fasting and similar meetings will be held in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal and other South Asian countries who are gearing up to sight the Ramadan crescent. 

• Apr 02, 2022 05:48 PM IST

  Crescent Moon Watch

  As per the Crescent Moon Watch, a moon tracker run by the United Kingdom’s Nautical Almanac Office, Ramadan crescent moon will be easily visible in most parts of the world on April 2, 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 05:34 PM IST

  US President Joe Biden extends Ramadan greetings

  Jill and I extend our best wishes to Muslim communities here in the United States and around the world on the beginning of Ramadan. From the People’s House to your own homes, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed and prosperous month. Ramadan Kareem!

  — President Biden (@POTUS) April 1, 2022

  As Muslims in many countries observe the first Ramadan fast while others gear up to sight the crescent moon, President Joe Biden wished “Ramadan Kareem” to all.

• Apr 02, 2022 05:00 PM IST

  Best wishes, images, messages and greetings to share with loved ones at the onset of Ramadan 2022

  This year, Ramadan may begin in India on the evening of April 2 or 3. Here are some wishes, images, greetings and messages you can share with your loved ones to celebrate the onset of the Holy Islamic month.

• Apr 02, 2022 04:58 PM IST

  Ramadan 2022 moon sighting significance

  Observing the crescent moon for Ramadan holds a lot of religious significance for the Muslim community all over the world. It denotes the start and the end of the month of Ramadan. Know all about the moon sighting tradition here.

• Apr 02, 2022 04:58 PM IST

  Ramadan fasting tips for diabetes patients

  Diabetes patients need to take extra care during Ramzaan fasting and follow a proper diet routine to control their blood sugar levels. Here are expert tips.

• Apr 02, 2022 04:57 PM IST

  Dos and don'ts of healthy Ramadan fasting

  Fasting during Ramadan can be quite beneficial and cleanses the body of harmful toxins. However, eating huge meals during Iftar meals or not drinking enough liquids between Iftar and Suhoor could lead to health issues or aggravate existing ones. Here are some nutrition dos and don'ts that one should follow while fasting for Ramadan, as suggested by experts. Read more here

• Apr 02, 2022 02:31 PM IST

  Ramadan 2022 sehri and iftar timetable for New Delhi

  

  Sehri and iftar timetable for New Delhi  (IslamicFinder.com)

  As per IslamicFinder.com, here are the timings for Sehar and Iftaar in India's capital, New Delhi.

• Apr 02, 2022 02:23 PM IST

  City-wise timetable for Ramadan 2022 in India

  The holy month of Ramzaan is just around the corner and as Muslims in India gear up for the annual 30 days of fasts, here's all you need to know about the date and time of sehri and iftar in India

• Apr 02, 2022 01:38 PM IST

  Benefits of intermittent fasting during Ramadan 2022

  Restricting food intake during the day can help prevent chronic ailments like high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure, obesity, as well as improve mental health and wellbeing. Read in detail here

• Apr 02, 2022 01:37 PM IST

  Significance of Ramadan 2022

  Ramadan fasting is one of the five pillars of Islam where observant Muslims refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk and traditionally gather to break their fast with a date or khajur at iftar in the evening. Ramadan is also spelled Ramazan or Ramzan or Ramzaan when Muslims believe that God revealed the first verses of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Read in detail here

• Apr 02, 2022 01:36 PM IST

  Ramadan 2022 start date in India

  If the crescent moon is sighted in India today i.e. 29th Shaban 1443 AH or Saturday April 02, 2022, Ramadan 2022 fasting will commence on Sunday April 03, 2022 in the country. However, if the crescent moon is not sighted in Indian states today, the Islamic holy month will start from Sunday evening and the first first will be observed by the Muslims in the country from Monday April 04, 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 01:34 PM IST

  Countries already fasting for the first day of Ramadan 2022

  After sighting the crescent moon yesterday, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other Arab States along with Egypt, UK and Australia are already fasting for the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan 2022 on Saturday April 02, 2022.

• Apr 02, 2022 01:30 PM IST

  Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh look for crescent

  The Central Moon Sighting Committees in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and other South Asian countries appeal to Muslims to sight the Ramadan crescent moon or Ramzan Chand on Saturday, April 02, 2022 i.e. 29th Shaban 1443 AH