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THE SIGHTING OF THE MOON

SIGHTING THE NEW CRESCENT OF RAMADAN

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“Fast upon seeing it (the new crescent) and break it upon seeing it.
If you are unable to see it (before Ramadan), complete the month of
Shaban with 30 days.”

Bukhari and Muslim with a chain up to Abu Hurairah who related that the
Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said this.

DETERMINING THE LENGTH OF RAMADAN

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“If you are unable to see the new crescent (at the end of Ramadan),
then let the fast be 30 days.”