Announcement by Mufti on the beginning of Ramadan for Muslims in Singapore

According to astronomical calculations, at sunset this evening on 28 February 2025 or 29 Syaaban 1446H, the moon was positioned at an angular distance of 5.1 degrees with an altitude of 4.3 degrees. These calculations do not meet the criteria of imkanur rukyah as agreed upon by the member countries of MABIMS.

As a result, the crescent for the month of Ramadan is unlikely to be seen above Singapore’s horizon when the sun set this evening, and therefore, tomorrow marks the 30^th day and the completion of the month of Syaaban. I am pleased to announce that the first day of fasting for the month of Ramadan falls on the day after tomorrow, Sunday, 2 March 2025.                        

On this occasion, I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes to all Muslims in Singapore for a blessed Ramadan. May we take this opportunity to increase our good deeds during this blessed month, and may God accept our acts of worship and bestow His mercy and forgiveness upon the Muslim community in Singapore.

DR NAZIRUDIN MOHD NASIR
MUFTI SINGAPURA