Ramadan begins Thursday

Abu Dhabi: Thursday will be the first day of Ramadan, the UAE moonsighting committee, chaired by Mohammad Nakhira Al Daheri, Minister of Justice, announced yesterday.

According to the committee, Wednesday, September 12, will be the 30th day of Sha'aban, and Thursday, September 13, is the first day of the fasting month.

The committee said the Ramadan moon was not sighted yesterday after using astronomical and Sharia methods.

The moon was not sighted in the neighbouring countries also.