Ramadan begins Sunday as moon sighted

The holy month of Ramadan begins Sunday as the moon was sighted in the sky of Bangladesh on Saturday.

The announcement came after a meeting of the National Moon Sighting Committee at the Islamic Foundation's conference room of Baitul Mukarram on Saturday evening.

Religious Affairs Adviser Dr. AFM Khalid Hossain presided over the meeting.

On Saturday, the crescent moon was sighted in various parts of the country. Devout Muslims will perform Tarawih prayers after the Isha prayer tonight and will partake in Sehri (pre-dawn meal) early Sunday morning to begin their fast.

Earlier, on Friday, February 28, the Ramadan moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the start of the holy month in the country on Saturday, March 1.