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Astronomers Indicate Feb. 19 Start for Ramadan, With Official Rulings to Follow Feb. 18 Sighting

Scientific forecasts rule out a Feb 17 crescent, with final dates to be set by moon-sighting committees after expected Feb 18 visibility.

Astronomers Point to February 19 as Likely Start of Ramadan, With Official Decisions Still to Come

Pakistan Council Projects Ramazan to Begin Feb. 19 With Eidul Fitr on March 21

January’s Wolf Moon to Peak Monday with Rare Planetary Alignment