For the next 30 days, Muslims across the world will be observing the holy month of Ramadan. Islamic institutions have reported sightings of the crescent of the new moon and it has been announced that many will begin their fast on Thursday (March 23).
This means that until April 21, Muslims will be abstaining from food and drink from sunrise to sun set and will will be breaking their fast during the evenings. During this time however, Muslims must carry on with their day to day such as still going to work or school.
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