Can Ramadan have 29 days?
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Can Ramadan Have 29 Days?
Since a month cannot include a fraction of a day, some Islamic months will consist of 29 days while others will have 30. On the evening of the 29th day of each lunar cycle, astronomers and observers around the globe look to the skies. They hope to spot the delicate crescent moon during twilight, positioned close to the horizon within 20 to 30 minutes after sunset. So, how do we determine the beginning and end of Ramadan?