The Islamic Ministry has announced that tomorrow, 18th February 2025, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
It said in a statement that authentic astronomical calculations indicate that the crescent moon would be sighted in the Maldives and other muslim countries after sundown tonight.
It also said that since the Crescent Moon has been sighted in some muslim countries, as per the regulations set in the Maldives, tomorrow would be declared as the first of Ramadan 1447.
The Ministry advised all the citizens of the country to fast steadfastly during this Ramadan and engage themselves in the many acts of worship during the holiest month of the year.
We at the Press wish our readers a blessed month of Ramadan.
