Ministry of Islamic Affairs have declared that April 13th, Tuesday is the first of Ramadan for the year.

Islamic Minister Dr Ahmed Zahir made the announcement that the new moon has not been sighted in any parts of Maldives nor in any other islamic nations, meaning that tomorrow, April 12th is the last day of Sha'ban for the Islamic Year 1442.

This marks Tuesday, April 13th as the first of Ramadan.