Moon sighted, Ramzan begins today

The crescent moon marking the commencement of fasting month of Ramzan was sighted in the state on Wednesday. Moulana Qubul Pasha Shuttari, secretary of Rooyat-e-Hilal, the moon sighting committee, said the first day of Ramzan fasting will be observed on Thursday.

Sirens blared from mosques to announce the sighting of the moon. Tar-aveeh prayers were offered after Isha namaz.