Ramadan moon sighted; Holy month begins

 

Central Ruwait Hilal Committee or moon sighting committee comprising eminent religious scholars announced that Ramadan moon was sighted in Nandyal in Andhra Pradesh. Ramadan moon has been sighted in various parts of India including Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Jhakrkhand. The committee announced that Tuesday will be first 'roza' or fast. The Telangana government has issued an order permitting Muslim employees to leave offices daily at 4 p.m, an hour before the scheduled time, during Ramadan.