The commencement of the holy month of Ramadan in Bangladesh has been confirmed for Tuesday, following a decision made at a meeting of the National Moon-Sighting Committee. Religious Affairs Minister Md Faridul Haque Khan presided over the gathering held at the conference room of the Islamic Foundation at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque on Monday.
Muslims will observe the first Taraweeh prayer on Monday night, with sehri scheduled in the early hours of Tuesday. The holy Shab-e-Qadr or Lailatul Qadr, marking the night when the first verses of the holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), is set to be observed on the night of April 6.
Fasting from dawn to dusk during the lunar month is a key practice for Muslims during Ramadan, symbolizing restraint and austerity. Saudi Arabia, having sighted the Ramadan crescent moon, officially announced the commencement of Ramadan on Monday. Following suit, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar declared Monday as the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan, observed by over 1.8 billion Muslims globally, is a month of fasting and spirituality. The determination of its starting date involves a combination of lunar calculations and the physical sighting of a new moon. As Bangladesh joins the global community in the observance of Ramadan, Muslims around the world embark on this sacred month, reflecting on spirituality, prayer, and acts of kindness.
