As Month of Ramzan Begins, Inflation Likely to Dent Celebrations

Ramzan is celebrated by Muslims all across the globe but high prices of food items are likely to affect celebrations

Members of Markazi Chand Committee looking for the moon. (Photo: ANI screengrab)

The holy month of Islamic calendar Ramzan will begin on Tuesday. The announcement was made by Markazi Chand Committee, Lucknow after the moon was sighted on 6 June, according to AP. 

The moon of Ramzan has been sighted in various cities of India. Hence, the committee has announced that the first Roza will be held on 7 June. I wish every one an auspicious month of Ramzan.

Maulana Khalid Rasheed, Markazi Chand Committee

The month of Ramzan is celebrated by Muslims across the globe. Followers hold a dawn-to-dusk fast, Roza, which is broken with a sip of water and dates.

However, celebrations in many countries have been affected by the sudden inflation in the prices of dates and other food materials. The countries where the preparations were severely affected are Pakistan, Sudan and Egypt.

(With inputs from AP)

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