Preparations conclude for the start of Ramadan
29 Jun 2014, 2:35 PM
Daniel Bosley
Today marks the first official day of Ramadan in the Maldives following the conclusion of final preparations for the month of fasting and prayer.
After the anticipated sighting of the new crescent moon did not come on Friday as expected, the Islamic Ministry announced that Sunday (June 29) was considered to be Ramadan 1 in the Hijra year 1435.
The start of festivities also began at midnight across much of the world, with Yemen reported to be the only country to have started celebrations on Saturday.
President Abdulla Yameen has called on Maldivians to observe the period with piety, encouraging the performance of pious deeds and virtuous duties.
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