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Holy month of Ramadhan begins as moon is sighted in Saudi Arabia

Muslim faithful pray at Masjid Ummu Kulthum in Mombasa. This is the last Friday prayers before starting the holy month of Ramadhan. April 9, 2021. [Omondi Onyango, Standard]

Tuesday, April 13 marks the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadhan after the moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Monday night.

The Chief Kadhi, Sheikh Muhdhar, has however stated that the moon wasn’t sighted in Kenya and so fasting should commence on Wednesday.

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