Ramzan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, begins today. The announcement was made by the Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque Maulana Mufti Mukkaram Ahmed in New Delhi on Friday.

AIR correspondent reports that in Lucknow that Markazi Chand Committee–the apex body of confirmation for moon sight—has confirmed the sight of the moon of 1st Ramadhan on Friday.

The month-long fasting will culminate in the Id-ul-Fitr celebrations next month.

The first one day international cricket match of the 5-match series between India and Srilanka will be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota in Srilanka today.

All India Radio Delhi will broadcast running commentary on the day and night match from 2 p.m. onwards in Hindi and English.