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Ramadan in PH to start March 12
Ramadan in the Philippines will commence on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
This was announced by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) after moonsighting committees nationwide reported no sighting of the new moon on Sunday, March 10.
This marks the first time the NCMF and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Darul Ifta announced the same start date for Ramadan.
Islam follows a lunar calendar, and the date of Ramadan is determined by moon sightings.
Fasting, a core observance of Ramadan, occurs from sunrise to sunset, with exemptions for those who are ill, pregnant, breastfeeding, or elderly if fasting poses a health risk.
Muslims are also expected to abstain from smoking and sexual activities during the holy month.
Neighboring countries Singapore and Malaysia will also begin their Ramadan observance on March 12.
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