The Board of Gazis of the Caucasus Muslims Department has issued a fatwa on the start of the month of Ramadan.
In line with the fatwa, the first day of Ramadan falls on 21 July by Gregorian calendar and the night of intention on 20 July.
The Ramadan holiday will be marked on 19 or 20 August by Gregorian calendar.
In support to Muslims that hold the post, the Caucasus Muslims Department in cooperation with the Shamakhy Astrophysical observatory has prepared a special table and a note with the indication of the start and end of the fasting for every day. The Caucasus Muslims Department urges Muslims to follow this table.
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