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Ramadan moon sighted; fasting begins Thursday

Muslims in Bangladesh will begin fasting on Thursday, February 19, as the moon of Ramadan was sighted on Wednesday, February 18.

The National Moon Sighting Committee decided this in a meeting held at the Islamic Foundation's conference room at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque this evening.

The Islamic Foundation's public relations officer, Muhammad Nijam Uddin, confirmed the matter after the meeting.

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