What day again? French Muslims confused and frustrated over rival Ramadan dates
Just after sundown on Tuesday, the new moon began to make the rounds of the earth, setting the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan for either February 18 or 19, depending on the country. But in France, a squabble over when to call the crescent sighting split Muslim leaders, prompting rival date announcements and in turn sparking major confusion.
#What #day #again #French #Muslims
Just after sundown on Tuesday, the new moon began to make the rounds of the earth, setting the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan for either February 18 or 19, depending on the country. But in France, a squabble over when to call the crescent sighting split Muslim leaders, prompting rival date announcements and in turn sparking major confusion.
#What #day #again #French #Muslims
What day again? French Muslims confused and frustrated over rival Ramadan dates
Just after sundown on Tuesday, the new moon began to make the rounds of the earth, setting the starting date for the holy month of Ramadan for either February 18 or 19, depending on the country. But in France, a squabble over when to call the crescent sighting split Muslim leaders, prompting rival date announcements and in turn sparking major confusion.
#What #day #again #French #Muslims
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