Jakarta, March 11 -- The Religious Affairs Ministry declared Tuesday, March 12, 2024, as day one of Ramadan 1445 Hijri and the first day of fasting in Indonesia following the isbat (confirmation) meeting here.

"The isbat meeting decided that the first day of Ramadan 1445 Hijri to fall on Tuesday," Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated at the press conference to report the isbat meeting resolution on Sunday (March 10).

As the first day of Ramadan has been determined, Indonesian Muslims can start performing their evening tarawih prayers on Monday.

The meeting started at 5 p.m. Jakarta time (UTC +7) during which experts informed the assembly regarding the hilal , or new crescent moon, observation, and sighting according to the available ast...