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RAMADĀN 1444: The Hilāl of Ramadan 1444 has not been sighted anywhere in Australia. Therefore, the month of Ramadan 1444 will begin from Friday, 24th of March 2023.

Update: Today (Wednesday) 22nd of March 2023, the Hilāl of Ramadan 1444 has not been sighted anywhere in Australia. Therefore, we will complete the 30 days of Sha‘baan and the month of Ramadan 1444 will begin from Friday, 24th of March 2023. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted at multiple locations in Western Australia. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: We are waiting for Western Australia. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Darwin. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Alice Springs. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Adelaide. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Melbourne. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Tasmania. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Brisbane. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Canberra. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Update: Moon has not been sighted in Sydney. We are waiting for other states. Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).

Update: All information regarding moonsighting for RAMADĀN 1444 will be provided on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 after Maghrib by Dr Shabbir Ahmed (Coordinator Moonsighting Australia).
Moonsighting visibility for RAMADĀN 1444:


STRUCTURE OF MOONSIGHTING BODY:
The structure of the Body (Moonsighting Australia) is as follows:
State Committee: Each state shall have a committee consisting of at least 5 members, who are responsible for receiving the moonsighting reports and submitting them to their State Representative.
State Representative: One of these members shall be appointed as the State Representative, who shall collect and assess all the reports submitted to him by the members of the State Committee.
National Committee: The State Representatives from around the country will form the National Committee.
Central Administrative Committee: The State Representatives shall submit their verified reports to the Central Admin Committee. This committee will have the administrative role of collating and submitting the reports to the Amīr, as well as overseeing and executing all the communication and information in regards to the moonsighting process.
Amīr: The Amīr, in consultation with the National Committee and adherence to this policy, will form a decision.
