Ramadan 2026 Crescent Moon Sighting Meeting Today
- Ruet e Hilal Committee to decide Ramadan start date
- Moon sighting in Hyderabad to determine Ramzan in India
Hyderabad, Feb. 18: The Ramadan crescent moon sighting committee meeting will be held in the city today to decide the start date of Ramzan in India.
The Central Ruet e Hilal Committee of Sadar Majlis e Ulama e Deccan, also known as the Moon Sighting Committee, will convene its monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:00 pm.
The meeting will take place at Hussaini Building, Moazzam Jahi Market. Hazrat Maulana Syed Hassan Ibrahim Hussaini Qadri Sajjad Pasha, Secretary of Sadar Majlis Ulema Deccan, will lead the session.
The committee will review reports of the crescent moon sighting before making an official announcement.
Moon Sighting in Hyderabad to Decide Ramadan Date
The date for the beginning of Ramadan in India will depend on the sighting of the crescent moon in Hyderabad or other districts of India.
If the moon is sighted today, then the holy month in India will begin tomorrow. However, if it is not sighted, Ramzan will start on Friday. An official announcement will be made after verifying reports as per Shariah guidelines.
Members of the Ruet e Hilal Committee have been urged to actively participate in the meeting. In addition, individuals who sight the moon have been requested to promptly inform the committee through the specified phone numbers: 040-24603597, 9000008138, 9000033704, 9849879426, or 9866112393.
The committee has ensured adequate arrangements for the sighting of the crescent moon. It aims to facilitate the swift acquisition of accurate information regarding the commencement of Ramdan in India.
Meanwhile, several business establishments and restaurants in Hyderabad and other cities in India have completed their preparations for Ramadan. Almost all restaurants in Hyderabad are gearing up with special menus for Sehri and haleem.
The city traditionally sees increased activity during the holy month.
Ramzan is observed by Muslims worldwide. Fasting during the holy month is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Hyderabad remains one of the major cities where the Ruet e Hilal Committee organizes meetings to determine and announce the sighting of the moon and the start date of Ramzan in India.
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