In the Middle East, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, member of the Arab Federation of Space and Astronomy Sciences, predicted that Ramadan in 2022 is expected to fall on Saturday, April 2, 2022.
“Based on a study conducted by Arabia Weather, astronomical circulations show that the central new moon is expected to fall on Friday, April 1 at 3:24 Makkah time,” Vogue.me reported.
“As the moon will remain in Mecca’s sky for 15 minutes, the age of the crescent will be about 15 hours, making it possible for a full crescent to form by Saturday, April 2, in all Arab countries.”
In Saudi Arabia, Dr. Khaled Alzaaq, the head of the Al-Zaqqa observatory for astronomical and geophysical Studies, said that Ramadan will start on Saturday, April 2.
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar.
In Ramadan, adult Muslims, save the sick and those traveling, abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex between dawn and sunset.
Muslims dedicate their time during the holy month to be closer to Allah through prayers, self-restraint, and good deeds.
It is customary for Muslims to spend part of the days during Ramadan studying the Noble Qur’an.
Many men perform i`tikaf (spiritual retreat), spending the last 10 days of the month exclusively in the mosque.
AboutIslam.net wishes you all a happy, blessed Ramadan.