Kazakh Muslims Prepare for Ramadan Beginning February 19

The Kazakh Spiritual Administration of Muslims has announced that Ramadan in Kazakhstan is expected to begin on February 19.

The sacred night of Laylat al-Qadr will fall on March 16-17, The Caspian Post reports via Kazakh media.

Eid al-Fitr, locally known as Oraza Ait, is set for March 20, while Eid al-Adha, or Kurban Ait, will be observed between May 27 and 29.

Religious experts note that the exact dates of these holidays may shift by a day depending on the sighting of the new moon. Last year, Ramadan began on March 1 in Kazakhstan.