When does Ramadan start??
Aug 18th 2009, 11:22 am
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When does Ramadan start??
I've heard three different days so far this week.
1st was Thursday 20th Aug
2nd was Saturday 22nd Aug
3rd it is now Wednesday 19th Aug
Can someone tell me, so I can plan my weekend
. Well it is halfway through the week
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1st was Thursday 20th Aug
2nd was Saturday 22nd Aug
3rd it is now Wednesday 19th Aug
Can someone tell me, so I can plan my weekend
. Well it is halfway through the week.
Aug 18th 2009, 11:29 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
Nobody knows. We have to wait for the official announcement from KSA.
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Aug 18th 2009, 11:31 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
most likely Friday though maybe Saturday... Egypt has already decided it's Friday I believe.
Aug 18th 2009, 11:39 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
There is. The problem is that the Mullahs like to physically see the first little sliver of the moon with their naked eyes, and not trust that physics works. Sheer lunacy.
Aug 18th 2009, 11:46 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
I love the idea of some aged mullah being sent up above the clouds in a Mig fighter in order to see the moon.
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Aug 18th 2009, 11:47 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
saudi have announced it for friday 21 august according to news reports today...http://www.arabianbusiness.com/56507...ug-21---report
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Aug 18th 2009, 11:48 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
What's Ramadan like in the UAE? Can you smoke or drink in public if you are christian? It is OK at our compounds in KSA and at work I think we have an infidel room where we can have a sneaky sandwich and glass of water, but no smoking 
Might try and quit over the next 4 weeks.
Might try and quit over the next 4 weeks.
Aug 18th 2009, 11:52 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
saudi have announced it for friday 21 august according to news reports today...http://www.arabianbusiness.com/56507...ug-21---report
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Aug 18th 2009, 11:58 am
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
saudi have announced it for friday 21 august according to news reports today...http://www.arabianbusiness.com/56507...ug-21---report
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Aug 18th 2009, 12:56 pm
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
Won't the night before a religious watsit be non-alcohol or does that only apply to Eid festivities?
Aug 18th 2009, 1:03 pm
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Re: When does Ramadan start??
Astromically the new moon is not visible in the Middle East Thursday night, as checked on the moon sighting web page.
All the more reason some one blind mullah will claim a sighting from Mecca.!!!
First day of fasting definitely no later than Saturday 22nd.
All the more reason some one blind mullah will claim a sighting from Mecca.!!!
First day of fasting definitely no later than Saturday 22nd.
Aug 18th 2009, 1:11 pm
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