It became known when Ramadan will begin in Tajikistan

The Council of Ulema of the Islamic Center of Tajikistan has announced the exact date for the start of the holy month for Muslims.

The Council of Ulema of the Islamic Center of Tajikistan, citing scientific calculations and the conclusion of the Institute of Astrophysics of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Tajikistan, reported that the holy month of Ramadan in 2023 will begin on March 11, 2024.

In its decision, the Council of Ulema notes that according to Sharia calculations, the nisab of zakat (the minimum amount of wealth at which a Muslim is considered wealthy and obliged to pay zakat — editor’s note) is set at 35,275 somoni (about $3,220), of which 880 somoni ($80) is to be paid as zakat.

Zakat al-Fitr (charity given at the end of Ramadan — editor’s note) is set at 7 somoni (64 cents) according to Sharia norms.

Fidyah-sadaqah (charity for expiation, paid by those unable to fast — editor’s note) during the holy month of Ramadan in 2023 is set at 420 somoni ($38.5) for 30 days (14 somoni or $1.28 per day) for those whom Sharia permits, namely the elderly and sick individuals with no hope of recovery.

Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam, and adult and healthy Muslims are required to fast from dawn until sunset throughout the month.