Muslims in Sri Lanka will commence Ramadan fasting from 14th April, Colombo Grand Mosque announced today.
“As New Moon has NOT been sighted today, Sri Lankan Muslims will commence Ramazan fasting from April 14 “Colombo Grand Mosque said.
During Ramadan, Muslims (with the exception of children, the elderly, the sick, and pregnant women) abstain from food, drink and other activities during daylight hours. Fasting is the most important aspect of the observation as it is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, the framework of Muslim life.
