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Beginning of Islamic months - Moon sighting or scientific evidence?

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Beginning of significant Islamic month often brings controversy about moon sighting. Despite all efforts, majority of Muslims are unable to explain to their non-Muslim colleagues at work about two different dates of their special religious days such as Eid and Ramadan. Listen Mufti Asad Ullah Tariq of Rooty Hill mosque Sydney and Dr Shabbir Ahmed of Quba mosque Mt Druitt who are sharing their respective views about moon sighting for beginning of Ramadan.


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By Rehan Alavi

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Beginning of significant Islamic month often brings controversy about moon sighting. Despite all efforts, majority of Muslims are unable to explain to their non-Muslim colleagues at work about two different dates of their special religious days such as Eid and Ramadan. Listen Mufti Asad Ullah Tariq of Rooty Hill mosque Sydney and Dr Shabbir Ahmed of Quba mosque Mt Druitt who are sharing their respective views about moon sighting for beginning of Ramadan.



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