Dhaka, Dec. 20 -- The countdown to the month of Ramadan begins with Abu Dhabi confirming the sighting of the crescent moon of Rajab, the seventh month in the Islamic calendar.

According to Gulf News, Sunday is the first day of Rajab, one of Islam's four sacred months.

Rajab marks the beginning of the final spiritual approach toward Ramadan, which traditionally follows the completion of Rajab and the subsequent month of Sha'ban.

Ramadan is expected to begin in approximately 60 to 61 days, subject to official moon sightings, if both Rajab and Sha'ban run their customary 29 to 30 days.

As with all Islamic months, the exact start of fasting will ultimately depend on the confirmed sighting of the Ramadan crescent by authorised religious bo...