Ramadan to begin in Kerala from Feb 19 as crescent moon not sighted

Thiruvananthapuram: The holy month of Ramadan will begin in Kerala on Thursday, as the crescent moon marking the start of the fasting month was not sighted on Tuesday.

The Khatheeb's & Qazi Forum said there was no confirmed sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon anywhere in the State. As a result, Wednesday will mark the completion of the month of Sha'ban with 30 days, and Ramadan fasting will commence on Thursday.