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<p>Ramadan, one of the most significant months for Muslims, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It lasts 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is visible or will be visible.</p>

<h2><strong>When is Ramadan 2024 in India?</strong></h2>

<p>According to reports, Ramadan 2024 is likely to start in India on March 11 following the sighting of the Moon in Mecca, and it will end on April 9. The expected date of Eid-al-Fitar is April 10 or 11, depending on the Moon sightings.</p>

<h2><strong>What is the Significance of Ramadan?</strong></h2>

<p>In Arabic, Ramadan means intense heat. In pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the scorching hot summer month. However, Ramadan dates vary in Islamic calendar years, as an Islamic year is roughly 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual growth. It is one of the five "pillars of Islam." The others are the declaration of faith, daily prayers, alms-giving and the pilgrimage to Mecca.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset each day of the month. Some people also perform additional prayers, especially at night, and attempt to recite the entire Quran, the holy book of Muslims. They believe it was during the final 10 nights of Ramadan that God revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Muslim belief, people can reflect on the purpose of life during Ramadan by abstaining from things they usually take for granted. Many people also believe fasting allows them to foster feelings of empathy towards the impoverished.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>When is Eid-al-Fitr celebrated?</strong></h2>

<p>The completion of Ramadan marks the start of Eid-al-Fitr or "the festival of breaking the fast." On this day, Muslims attend religious services, visit their friends and relatives and exchange gifts.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What is Roza?</strong></h2>

<p>Roza refers to the fasting from dawn to sundown. It is difficult for anyone to observe a fast without food or drink during the sweltering heat, but this fast's unique quality is that it fortifies their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. They refrain from eating food and consuming water&nbsp;during the day.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Sehri?</strong></h2>

<p>Sehri means to get up early in the morning, before the sun rises, and eat whatever they want during Sehri time. They are allowed to eat&nbsp;food, drink, and whatever else that will give them the energy to keep Roza all day during this period.</p>

<h2><strong>What is Iftar?</strong></h2>

<p>Iftar is the time when Muslims break their fast with food and water, gathering with family, friends and relatives at sunset.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Ramadan, one of the most significant months for Muslims, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It lasts 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is visible or will be visible.

Ramadan, one of the most significant months for Muslims, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It lasts 29 to 30 days, depending on when the new crescent moon is visible or will be visible. When is Ramadan 2024 in India? According to reports, Ramadan 2024 is likely to start in India on March 11 following the sighting of the Moon in Mecca, and it will end on April 9. The expected date of Eid-al-Fitar is April 10 or 11, depending on the Moon sightings. What is the Significance of Ramadan? In Arabic, Ramadan means intense heat. In pre-Islamic Arabia, Ramadan was the scorching hot summer month. However, Ramadan dates vary in Islamic calendar years, as an Islamic year is roughly 11 days shorter than a Gregorian year. For Muslims, Ramadan is a period of fasting and spiritual growth. It is one of the five "pillars of Islam." The others are the declaration of faith, daily prayers, alms-giving and the pilgrimage to Mecca. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and sexual relations from dawn to sunset each day of the month. Some people also perform additional prayers, especially at night, and attempt to recite the entire Quran, the holy book of Muslims. They believe it was during the final 10 nights of Ramadan that God revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad. According to Muslim belief, people can reflect on the purpose of life during Ramadan by abstaining from things they usually take for granted. Many people also believe fasting allows them to foster feelings of empathy towards the impoverished. When is Eid-al-Fitr celebrated? The completion of Ramadan marks the start of Eid-al-Fitr or "the festival of breaking the fast." On this day, Muslims attend religious services, visit their friends and relatives and exchange gifts. What is Roza? Roza refers to the fasting from dawn to sundown. It is difficult for anyone to observe a fast without food or drink during the sweltering heat, but this fast's unique quality is that it fortifies their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. They refrain from eating food and consuming water during the day. What is Sehri? Sehri means to get up early in the morning, before the sun rises, and eat whatever they want during Sehri time. They are allowed to eat food, drink, and whatever else that will give them the energy to keep Roza all day during this period. What is Iftar? Iftar is the time when Muslims break their fast with food and water, gathering with family, friends and relatives at sunset. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Saudi government workers will be paid according to the Gregorian calendar instead of the Islamic Hijri calendar, making the working month longer as part of cost-cutting measures, local media reported today.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The change, approved by cabinet last week, brings civil service pay in line with the government&#39;s January-December fiscal year, the Arab News and Saudi Gazette reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The reports said the latest austerity measure took effect on October 1.</p>

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<p>Saudi Arabia, the world&#39;s biggest oil exporter, is cutting government spending and re-orienting its economy after a collapse over the past two years of the global oil price which provided most of its revenue.</p>

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<p>The Hijri calender consists of 12 months of 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon, meaning the Islamic year is several days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in the world.</p>

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<p>Last week, cabinet also cut by 20 per cent the salaries of ministers and froze the wages of lower-ranked civil servants.</p>

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<p>Almost twice as many Saudis are employed in the bloated public sector -where hours are shorter and leave longer - than in private firms.</p>

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<p>In April, the king&#39;s son, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announced the wide-ranging Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy.</p>

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<p>Among its goals, Vision 2030 aims to boost private sector employment, cutting the government payroll to 40 per cent of the budget from 45 per cent by 2020.</p>

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<p>(AFP)</p>


The austerity measure aims to pay lower salaries to civil servants by making working months longer

Saudi government workers will be paid according to the Gregorian calendar instead of the Islamic Hijri calendar, making the working month longer as part of cost-cutting measures, local media reported today. The change, approved by cabinet last week, brings civil service pay in line with the government's January-December fiscal year, the Arab News and Saudi Gazette reported. The reports said the latest austerity measure took effect on October 1. Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, is cutting government spending and re-orienting its economy after a collapse over the past two years of the global oil price which provided most of its revenue. The Hijri calender consists of 12 months of 29 or 30 days depending on the sighting of the moon, meaning the Islamic year is several days shorter than the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used in the world. Saudi Arabia, the world's biggest oil exporter, is cutting government spending and re-orienting its economy after a collapse over the past two years of the global oil price which provided most of its revenue. × Last week, cabinet also cut by 20 per cent the salaries of ministers and froze the wages of lower-ranked civil servants. Almost twice as many Saudis are employed in the bloated public sector -where hours are shorter and leave longer - than in private firms. In April, the king's son, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, announced the wide-ranging Vision 2030 plan to diversify the economy. Among its goals, Vision 2030 aims to boost private sector employment, cutting the government payroll to 40 per cent of the budget from 45 per cent by 2020. (AFP)

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