Singapore to mark the start of Ramadan

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Singapore to mark the start of Ramadan

On Thursday, Muslims in Singapore will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The holy month begins with a sighting of the new moon based on the Islamic lunar calendar, after which religious authorities will declare the beginning of Ramadan.

The Mufti of Singapore noted that the crescent for the month of Ramadan appeared after sunset on Wednesday evening for 38 minutes, according to astronomical calculations.

I am pleased to declare that the first day of fasting for the month of Ramadan falls tomorrow, Thursday, Mar 23, 2023. All Muslims in Singapore wished a blessed Ramadan, according to the Mufti, Dr Nazirudin Mohd Nasir.

He wishes everyone a blessed Ramadan, a month of great blessings, forgiveness, empathy, patience and gratitude.

May God grant us peace and faith, as we welcome this month, with protection and guidance, and for our deeds to be accepted.