RAMADAN 2018: When does Ramadan fall this year?

The holy month of Ramada is here to unite the Muslims all around the world, inspiring them to do good pleasing Allah with their deeds.

But when does the holy month start?

In SAUDI ARABIA, the Supreme Court and the official press agency of the country have ordered the residents to spot the new moon by their naked eye or with the help of binoculars on the 29th of Shaban 1439, which falls on May 15, 2018. 

Residents were also informed to report the moon sighting to the nearest court and register his testimony.

In UAE, the moon-sighting committee is to be formed for the holy month of Ramadan.

The committee will meet after the Maghrib prayer on Tuesday, 15 May 2018, at the Judiciary Department in Abu Dhabi. 

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According to different media sources, the committee, chaired by the minister of Justice Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, includes different representatives and officials from courts and judicial entities.

The decision called on all Shariah courts in the country to look out for the moon and inform the committee. 

In INDIA, Ramadan is expected begin in the evening of May 15 and end on June 15.