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is the “new moon.” Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the ...
If the moon is not visible, the month of Shaaban extends to 30 days, and Ramadan automatically starts the next day. Moon sighters will be on the lookout on the night of February 28, scanning the ...