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Moon sighting is a traditional way of beginning of Islamic calendar. Important Islamic months such as Ramadan, Haj and Eid are also beginning with rise of first moon. Why it is a confusing and somehow controversial issue for section of Muslim community. Listen views of scholars of two different opinions about moon sighting in Australia.


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Moon sighting is a traditional way of beginning of Islamic calendar. Important Islamic months such as Ramadan, Haj and Eid are also beginning with rise of first moon. Why it is a confusing and somehow controversial issue for section of Muslim community. Listen views of scholars of two different opinions about moon sighting in Australia.



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