Ramadan moon sighted in Kappad and Ponnani; fasting to begin from Tuesday

KOZHIKODE: The holy month of Ramadan has begun as the crescent moon was sighted in Kappad and Ponnani today. Qazis and Muslim community leaders have announced that Ramadan fasting will begin tomorrow. Panakkad Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal, Kozhikode Qazi Sayyid Muhammed Koya Jamalullaili Thangal, Ibrahimul Khaleelul Bukhari Thangal and Palayam Imam VP Suhaib Moulavi have confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon.

Meanwhile, Ramadan fasting began today in the Gulf countries except Oman. The crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar on Sunday. The sighting of the moon was first confirmed in Saudi Arabia.