As roughly a quarter of the world's population prepares to enter Ramadan, the Islamic holy month known for its dawn-to-sunset abstinence, it's important to understand the intricacies of this observance.
While Muslims anticipate the start of Ramadan, the actual commencement can vary significantly. The sighting of the new crescent moon in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar marks the beginning. This can lead to different start dates across countries and even within the same city.
