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Ramadan 2020: Seven countries announce beginning of the holy month
Australia, Egypt, Tunisia, Lebanon, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore make announcements.
- PUBLISHED: Thu 23 Apr 2020, 5:47 PM UPDATED: Thu 23 Apr 2020, 8:01 PM
Several countries announced on Thursday that Friday, April 24, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.
In Australia, the Australian National Imams Council shared a video message on its social media pages, announcing that Friday, April 24, would be the first day of the holy month. A detailed message was also shared on their official website.
Imam Shadi Alsuleiman the President of the Australian National Imams Council (ANIC), Ramadan Message..
Ramadan Mubarak to all pic.twitter.com/BF9M7tYUhL - Australian National Imams Council (@ImamsCouncil) April 23, 2020
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On Thursday, Egypt announced that April 24 would be the first day of the holy month.
According to a tweet by Astronomy Center, Tunisia and Lebanon also confirmed that Friday will be the first day of Ramadan.
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In Malaysia, the Keeper of the Ruler's Seal announced that Friday, April 24 will be the first day of the holy month. Singapore has made a similar announcement.
Muslims in Indonesia, too, will begin fasting for the holy month from Friday.