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KUWAIT, April 23 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Moonsighting Committee has announced that tomorrow (Friday) will be the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan
Chairman of the Moonsighting Committee Justice Youssef Al-Mutawaa made the announcement after the committee meeting on Thursday's evening.
Consequently, Ramadan of the Hijri or Islamic calendar of 1441, will commence on Friday, April 24, he pointed out.
On the occasion, Minister of Justice and Minister of State for Endowments and Islamic Affairs Dr. Fahad Al-Afasi greeted His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Kuwait's political leadership, citizens and residents as well as the Arab and Muslim nations. (end)
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