The Kashmir valley will observe the first day of fasting on Tuesday as the Ramadhan crescent has been witnessed.
Ruet e Hilal committee Pakistan, traditionally followed in Kashmir, announced that the crescent has been sighted at several places.
Earlier Mufti Nasir ul Islam had also said that the Ramadhan crescent was spotted at several places in Kashmir.
This year’s Ramadan arrives amidst ongoing tensions in the Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing aggression. The situation raises concerns that the turmoil could extend beyond current borders. Additionally, global food inflation and high prices persist, further impacting communities worldwide.
The commencement of Ramadan varies across nations due to differing moon-sighting methodologies.
In Iran, the authorities typically begin Ramadan a day after Sunni observance. During Ramadan, observers traditionally break their fast with dates and water, following the precedent set by Prophet Muhammad. They partake in “iftar,” a substantial meal, after sunset, and have a pre-dawn meal, or “suhoor,” to sustain themselves during daylight hours.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, rotates through the seasons and corresponds with different months in the Gregorian calendar.
Muslims strive for peace and engage in acts of charity during Ramadan, although this year’s observance is overshadowed by the conflict in the Gaza Strip.