SHAFAQNA (Shia News Association) — Atighi said that the crescent cannot be sighted anywhere in Iran Thursday evening, Shaaban 29, 1433AH, corresponding to July 19, 2012,
So, the fasting month of Ramadan will begin in Iran on Saturday and Friday is the last day of the lunar month of Sha'ban.
Muslims begin Ramadan based on the physical sighting of the moon by the naked eye which is usually confirmed by religious authorities.
Fasting is intended to teach Muslims about faith, spirituality, self-accountability and self-restraint.—www.shafaqna.com/english
