Ramadan 2023 to Begin March 23 in France, Muslim Council Announces

After the Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF), it is the turn of the CFCM to announce the start date of the month of Ramadan. "In accordance with scientific data, the conjunction of the new moon of Ramadan 1444H will take place on March 21, 2023 at 6:23:09 PM (Paris time). According to the criteria adopted by the CFCM in 2013, the visibility of the new moon will only be possible on March 22, 2023," the organization states. The "Thursday, March 23, 2023 is (therefore) the first day of Ramadan of the year 1444H," the Muslim organization announced.

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The amount of zakat al-Fitr is 7 euros per person, the CFCM recalled, adding that this alms, which can be paid from the first day of Ramadan, is intended "for the poor regardless of their religious affiliation. It is recommended to benefit the needy in the place of residence of the family. But, if necessary, it can be transferred elsewhere."