Lunar Month Chapter – 1, Episode – 15 There is no provision or justification in observing 27/28 or 31/32 days fasting in Ramadan.

There is no provision or justification in observing 27/28 or 31/32 days fasting in Ramadan.

1. In Ramadan, thousands of devotees from around the world come to Mecca for the purpose of kiyamul lyle or Etekaaf.
2. Many amongst them come after starting their fasting in their own country 1-2 days earlier or 1-2 days later than Saudi Arabia.
3. After arriving at Mecca, they all end Ramadan together and celebrate Eid.
4. Due to difference in starting Ramadan, they become bound to miss 1-2 days fasting or perform 1-2 days more fasting.
5. If single Hijri calendar would have been followed worldwide, then this difference would not have occurred. Such differences cannot be acceptable in Islam.
6. This proves that we are committing mistakes by not following single Islamic calendar worldwide. Hence, it is essential for us to follow single Hijri calendar and that is a must. In fact, saying of Qur’an & Hadith are correct but we do not understand.
7. As such, it is very important for Muslim Ummah to accept and follow a single “World Hijri Calendar”.