Hyderabad: To determine the start date of the holy month of Ramzan in India, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan also known as the Moon Sighting Committee has begun its meeting.
The monthly meeting is being led by Hazrat Maulana Syed Hassan Ibrahim Hussaini Qadri Sajjad Pasha, Secretary of Sadar Majlis Ulema Deccan.
Inform committee of Ramzan moon sightings
Members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee are urged to actively participate in this crucial gathering.
Additionally, individuals who sight the moon are requested to promptly inform the committee via the specified phone numbers: 040-24603597, 9000008138, 9000033704, 9849879426, or 9866112393.
An official announcement will be made after verifying reports as per Shariah guidelines.
Ramzan in India
The date for the beginning of Ramzan in India will be determined based on the sighting of the crescent moon. If it is sighted today, the holy month in India will begin tomorrow; otherwise, it will start on Sunday.
Meanwhile, many business establishments and restaurants in Hyderabad and other cities in India have completed their preparations for Ramzan.
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Hyderabad is one of the major cities where the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee organizes a meeting of its members to determine and announce the sighting of the moon and the start date of Ramzan in India.
Holy month to start with summer season
This year Ramzan will begin with the summer season. Last time, it happened 33 years ago.
It was in 1992 when Ramzan and summer began together.
The next time the beginning of the holy month and the summer season will coincide will be in 2047.
