Ramadan 1444 – 2023 Moon Sighting Updates
Follow us for updates on the Moon Sighting for Ramadan 1444 – 2023, worldwide.
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Results of Ramadan moon sighting, Tuesday 21 Mar. 2023:
South Pacific:
Muslim minorities in Australia, New Zealand, Cambodia and other South Pacific countries announce that they will be observing moon sighting for Ramadan 2023 tomorrow Wednesday 21 Mar. 2023 29 Sha’aban 1444, according to the moon sighting of Sha’aban in these countries.
Philippines:
Darul Ifta in Bangsamoro region in Philippines announce that Moon was not sighted. Therefore, in the Philippines, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd March 2023.
Sweden:
Swedish Council of Imams announce that in Sweden the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd March 2023; following astronomical calculation, and without the need of sighting the moon.
France:
The Grand Mosque of Paris announce that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in the France, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd March 2023.
The Netherlands:
The Blue Mosque in Amsterdam announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in the Netherlands, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd March 2023.
Spain:
Islamic Commission of Spain announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in Spain, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd March 2023.
The United Kingdom:
London Muslim Centre announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in the United Kingdom, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Scotland:
Scottish Hilal Forum announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in Scotland, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Latin America:
Islamic Dissemination Centre for Latin America announces that in Latin America, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023; following no confirmed reports of moon sighting in Saudi Arabia.
Latin America consists of 33 countries, the largest of which are: Brazil, Argentina, and Mexico.
United States of America:
Multiple Hilal Committees across the United States announce that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in the United States of America, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Canada:
Hilal Council of Canada announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in Canada, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
1st Day Report:
New Zealand:
The Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ) announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in New Zealand, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Friday 24th of March 2023.
Fiji:
Fiji Muslim League announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in Fiji, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Friday 24th of March 2023.
Cambodia:
The Highest Council for Islamic Religious Affairs Cambodia announces that the moon was sighted. Therefore, in Cambodia, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Japan:
Hilal Sighting Committee of Japan announces that the moon was sighted. Therefore, in Japan, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Singapore:
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore announces that the moon was sighted; based on astronomical calculations, with the possibility of sighting. Therefore, in Singapore, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
Australia:
Moon Sighting Australia announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in Australia, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Friday 24th of March 2023.
South and North Korea:
Korea Muslim Federation announces that the moon was sighted. Therefore, in South and North Korea, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
India:
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in India, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Friday 24th of March 2023.
South Africa:
United Ulama Council of South Africa announces that the moon was not sighted. Therefore, in South Africa, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Friday 24th of March 2023.
Italy:
Islamic Cultural Centre of Italy announces that the moon was sighted. Therefore, in Italy, the 1st day of Ramadan 2023 will be Thursday 23rd of March 2023.
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