Ramadan 2019 Begins May 6 in France, Muslim Council Announces

"On the occasion of the beginning of the month of Ramadan 1440H-2019, corresponding to Monday, May 6, 2019, the Union of Mosques of France (UMF), presents its best wishes to the Muslims of France and wishes them to live during this blessed month great moments of peace, solidarity and sharing," writes the UMF in a press release.

"The Union of Mosques of France (UMF) calls on the Muslims of France to bring to life the spirit of this month of spirituality, full of solidarity and generosity, by providing their support to all those who work against poverty in the World," and to "seize the opportunity of this blessed month to raise prayers for (...) peace and harmony between peoples and nations," it adds.

Contrary to other years, all the components of Islam in France should start Ramadan at the same time, that is to say this Monday. The proponents of astronomical calculation having announced a few weeks ago the beginning of Ramadan for Monday, May 6. The French Council of the Muslim Faith (CFCM) and the Union of Islamic Organizations of France (UOIF) have also announced that Ramadan will begin on Monday, May 6 in France.

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