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Since each year Ramadan starts with a 10 day difference how do Muslims know when it starts?

April 26, 2017difference Muslims Ramadan Starts year

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Since each year Ramadan starts with a 10 day difference how do Muslims know when it starts?

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It is decided based on moon sightings since the Islamic calendar is based on a 12 month lunar calendar. Ramadan comes after the month named Shaban. Shaban can last from 29 to 30 days. When the crescent moon is sighted that signals the close of Shaban and the start of the Holy month of Ramadan.