Originally Posted by
remdk
kt74 because this planet we live on wobbles slightly in its orbit the start of Ramadan can vary slightly. According to several websites Ramadan starts at sunset prior to the new moon being sighted. I am no expert on this so I hope others can give you, and I, more precise details.
In Qatar the hunt for the moon is organized by The Moon Sighting Committee of the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs (Awqaf).
And each year the committee publicly encourages anyone who sees the crescent to head to Awqaf’s headquarters in Dafna to testify the sighting. And if/when the new moon is spotted, the following day will be the first day of fasting.
So your last drop of Krug will probably have to pass your palate before dawn. And my qatari friend here tells me that dawn is when the sun have climbed to 18 degrees below the horizon.
One more thing. Chewing gum in public is also forbidden during fast.