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Australia's Sunni Muslims follow astronomy to determine Ramadan beginning

Muslim sight the moon to announce the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan

In a departure from traditions, Sunni Muslims depend on astronomy to calculate the beginning of the holy month.


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By Ali Bahnasawy

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In a departure from traditions, Sunni Muslims depend on astronomy to calculate the beginning of the holy month.


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