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The holiest month for Muslims worldwide, Ramadan, has begun in most parts of the world where the crescent moon has been seen, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, Kuwait, Qatar and the Kerala and Karnataka states. In India. Today is the first day of fasting in these countries and states.

In India, the Markazi Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (Central Moon Watching Committee), chaired by Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan, will hold a meeting today to see the new moon to decide the first day of Ramadan. Hazrat Maulana Syed Mohammed Qubool Pasha Quadri Al-Shuttari, President Majlis Ulama-e-Deccan, will oversee the meeting to be held on Friday, April 24, 2020 at 6 p.m. in Khanqah-e-Kaamil, Dabeerpura in Hyderabad.

If members of the general public detect the moon, they have been asked to report phone numbers 24521099, 24513246, 24576832, 9000008138, and 9866112393, 9391964951, 9885151354, so that if the moon has been viewed safely, they can Make an announcement for The Beginning of the Fast in India.

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For the first time, Ramadan is beginning around the world amid global blockades and bans on mass gatherings, prayers, Taraweeh prayers, and community iftars because of the coronavirus pandemic that has closed most of the world. While some countries are facilitating blockades, most follow strict policies.

In India, Shahi Imams of Jama Masjid and Fatehpuri Masjid in Delhi have asked Muslims to offer namaz during the holy month of Ramzan at home and follow the blocking guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Syed Ahmed Bukhari, the shahi imam of Jama Masjid, in a video message asked people not to venture outside unnecessarily and to stay inside during Ramzan to pray.

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Two days later, the auspicious Ramzan begins. Namaz and Tarabi (ritual prayer) must be offered at home. Care must be taken that no more than three or four people read Tarabi because large numbers can be detrimental to families and society in view of the pandemic, “said Bukhari.

The holy month of Ramzan marked by the fasting of followers of Islam is expected to start from Saturday according to the lunar calendar.

Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri Masjid Mufti Mukarram Ahmed said that those who are in quarantine and cannot observe “Roza” (fast) can compensate through “Qaza”.

Such people can observe quickly later, he said.

Ahmed urged authorities to make the necessary arrangements so that people in Muslim-dominated areas can go out in the afternoon and early morning to buy food to break the fast during Ramzan.

“The blockade has been imposed due to the coronavirus and people have been restricted to their homes. But during Ramzan, authorities should allow shops and vendors in Muslim areas so that those who observe “Roza” can buy food for Iftari and Sehri, “he said.

The mosques in Delhi are closed due to the national blockade imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus.

The Delhi Waqf Board that runs more than 200 mosques in the city has already issued a notice to imams about Ramzan.

He has asked the magnets to broadcast the official guidelines for containment of the coronavirus through loudspeakers.