Crescent moon sighted in Bangladesh

The holy month of Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence for Muslims, will begin in the country on Sunday as the new moon is sighted in Bangladesh's sky on Saturday.

The holy month of Ramadan, the lunar month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence for Muslims, will begin in the country on Sunday as the new moon is sighted in Bangladesh's sky on Saturday.

Deputy Commissioners (DC) of several districts have confirmed the sighting of the much-anticipated crescent moon. After the Maghrib prayers, Religious Affairs Adviser Dr AFM Khalid Hossen confirmed the matter in an Islamic Foundation briefing.

Muslims in Bangladesh will begin offering Tarabi prayers on Saturday night. Office hours during the holy month will be from 9am to 3:30pm.