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Waiting All Month for the Eid Moon

Muslims don't follow a traditional calendar when it comes to Ramadan. Instead of fasting at the start of the month and ending on the last day of the month, they follow the lunar calendar instead. This means that the exact dates of Ramadan are governed by the crescent moon. At first sight of the crescent moon, Ramadan starts. When the crescent moon returns again, Ramadan ends. However, this can lead to disagreements.

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There's always going to be someone who doesn't agree with the dates of Ramadan and the lunar sightings, but it does allow everyone to have a deeper appreciation for the lunar cycle.