After dusk on Tuesday, the new moon started to make the rounds of the earth, establishing the beginning day for the holy month of Ramadan for either February 18 or 19, relying on the nation. However in France, a squabble over when to call the crescent sighting split Muslim leaders, motivating competing day news and consequently triggering significant confusion. “Agree please, or I’ll go out and check the moon myself!,” one frustrated worshipper published on social media sites.
Source: France 24