Muslims in Bangladesh will begin fasting on Friday, as the National Moon-Sighting Committee says Ramadan begins on that day.
Published : 16 May 2018, 08:00 PM
The moon for the month in the year 1439 of the Islamic calendar was not sighted in any part of the country on Wednesday, the committee said after a meeting at the Islamic Foundation in the evening.
Religious Affairs Minister Matior Rahaman announced the decision.
Ramadan, the month of spiritual reflection and fortitude, culminates with Eid-ul-Fitr, the largest Muslim Festival.
Tarabih prayers will follow Isha prayers on Thursday night.