Communiqué of the Beginning of Ramadan 1438/2017, Islamic Community in Spain

The Emir of the Islamic community in Spain announces that having been sighted the first quarter of the moon in the reference area, today the beginning of the month of Ramadan is set for tomorrow, Saturday, May 27.
Thus fulfilling the month of Sha’ban a cycle of 29 days. Allah says in the Qur’an:

“O you who believe!
Fasting has been prescribed for you just as it was prescribed for those who preceded you.

May you fear (Allah)!

For a certain number of days, fixed for that purpose.

But whoever is sick or traveling, may do so, in equal number, on other days.

And those who could fast (do not fast or break their fast) the remedy will be to feed the poor.

But whoever does good spontaneously, it is better for him.
And that you fast is better for you, if you know.

In the month of Ramadan, the Qur’an, guidance for men and clear proofs of guidance and discernment, was sent down; so whoever of you sees the month, let him fast; and whoever is sick or travelling, let him do so at another time, for the same number of days.Allah wants for you what is easy and not what is difficult, but He wants you to complete the number (of days) and to proclaim the greatness of Allah for having guided you.May you be grateful!”Surah of the Cow (183-184-185)

We ask Allah for ease in this holy month and the greatest reward in this life and in the next, amin. Friday, May 26, 2017 – 23:45h Local time Islamic Community in Spain