The sighting of the moon last night signals the start of a month of fasting, abstinence and spiritual renewal.

The Chairperson of the Crescent Observers Society, Imam Yusuf Panday says,  “The moon has been sighted everywhere.

People will start fasting from sunrise to sunset for the whole month of Ramadan, so it may be 29 or 30 days for Ramadan and we hope that Allah will give them health and strength to carry out their duties until we see the moon for Eid.”

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