Dhaka, Bangladesh / New Delhi, India – Web Desk: The crescent moon signaling the start of the holy month of Ramadan has been sighted across Bangladesh and India, with authorities confirming that fasting will commence on Thursday.
In Bangladesh, local moon sighting committees and religious scholars verified reports from multiple regions before announcing the official start of Ramadan. Similarly, in India, various moon sighting bodies confirmed the crescent’s visibility, allowing Muslims nationwide to begin their fasts on Thursday.
Ramadan, one of the most sacred months in the Islamic calendar, is observed worldwide through fasting from dawn to sunset, combined with increased prayer, reflection, charity, and spiritual discipline. Mosques across major cities in both countries are preparing for nightly Taraweeh prayers, while markets see heightened activity as families stock up for suhoor and iftar meals.
The moon sighting marks the beginning of a month celebrated for devotion, generosity, and unity, with millions of Muslims in South Asia preparing to welcome Ramadan with religious observance and communal gatherings.
