SINGAPORE – Muslims in Singapore will start fasting for the holy month of Ramadan from Feb 19, the mufti said.

Mufti of Singapore Nazirudin Mohd Nasir said astronomical calculations showed that the crescent moon was not visible at sunset on Feb 17 because the moon set 4 minutes earlier than the sun.

That means Feb 18 marks the completion of the month of Syaaban at 30 days, he added, referring to the Islamic calender.