Hyderabad: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Deccan also known as the Moon Sighting Committee is scheduled to convene its monthly meeting on February 28 at 6:00 pm to determine the start date of Ramzan in India.
The meeting will be led by Hazrat Maulana Syed Hassan Ibrahim Hussaini Qadri Sajjad Pasha, Secretary of Sadar Majlis Ulema Deccan.
Members of the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee are urged to actively participate in the crucial gathering. Additionally, individuals who sight the moon are requested to promptly inform the committee via the specified phone numbers: 040-24603597, 9000008138, 9000033704, 9849879426, or 9866112393.
In preparation for the meeting, the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee has ensured adequate arrangements for the sighting of the crescent moon, aiming to facilitate the swift acquisition of accurate information regarding the commencement of Ramzan in India.
An official announcement will be made after verifying reports as per Shariah guidelines.
The date for the beginning of Ramzan in India will be decided based on the sighting of the crescent moon. If it is sighted today, then the holy month in India will begin tomorrow; otherwise, it will start on Sunday.
Meanwhile, many business establishments and restaurants in Hyderabad and other cities in India have completed their preparations for Ramzan.
Almost all restaurants in Hyderabad are gearing up with special menus for ‘Sehri’ and haleem.
Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide. Fasting during the holy month is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Hyderabad is one of the major cities where the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee organizes a meeting of its members to determine and announce the sighting of the moon and the start date of Ramzan in India.
