Communiqué of the Beginning of Ramadan 1439/2018, Islamic Community in Spain

The President of the Islamic Community in Spain announces that having sighted the first quarter of the moon in the reference area, today the beginning of the month of Ramadan is set for tomorrow, Thursday, May 17, 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 be afraid (of Allah)! For a certain number of days, set for this purpose. But those who are sick or traveling may do so, in equal numbers, on other days. And those who were able to fast (do not do so or break their fast) the remedy will be to feed the poor. But whoever does good spontaneously will be better for him. And fasting is better for you, if you know. In the month of Ramadan, the Qur’an was sent down, guidance for men and clear proofs of Guidance and Discernment; Therefore whoever among you sees the month, let him fast; and those who are sick or traveling should 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)

Let us ask Allah for ease in this holy month and the greatest reward in this life and in the next, Amen. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 Hayy Umar Del Pozo President of the Islamic Community in Spain