MUSCAT: Oman will sight the Ramadan moon on Monday, April 12, 2021, the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) announced on Friday.
In a statement issued, MERA said the crescent will remain for approximately 20 minutes after the sunset. “Astronomical calculations made by the Astronomical Affairs Department at the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs MERA regarding the sighting of the crescent of the month of Ramadan 1442. On Monday, on Shaban 29, 1442, corresponding to April 12, 2021, the crescent will remain for approximately 20 minutes after sunset,” MERA said.
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