Tonight potentially marks the beginning of Ramadan in New Zealand, it all depends on the moon. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the new moon. To explain how it all works and the significance of this year's Ramadan Susana is joined by the Chairman of the Otago Muslim Association Dr Rizwan Mohammed.
The waning crescent moon rising over Christchurch signals the beginning of Ramadan Photo: Supplied
