if we are not seeing moon for ramadan like Pakistan takes ramadan after one day ,should we wait till to see the moon or just take fast when other countries do

· 14 Ramadan 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 7129English
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Question

if we are not seeing moon for ramadan like Pakistan takes ramadan after one day ,should we wait till to see the moon or just take fast when other countries do

Answer

1. If you do not see the moon after 29 days, you should wait another day and then begin the fast.

2. Follow the ruling of your local Ulama in regards to this issue.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

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