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Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr dates forecast in UAE
Saturday May 12, 2012 08:48:52 AM,
WAM
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Sharjah:
An astronomer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast the
dates for the beginning of the Muslim holy month of fasting and
for the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr.
Ramadan may start July 21 and Eid-ul-Fitr would be Aug 19, said
Ibrahim Al Jarwan, astronomy researcher and supervisor of the
Sharjah Planetarium.
He said the birth of the crescent moon will be July 19. Sighting
of the crescent would be impossible on that night, but it would be
visible the next evening. Therefore, the following day would be
the first day of Ramadan, he said.
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