Dubai - Taraweeh prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 16, after the Maghrib prayers.
The Australian National Imams Council has declared that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, May 17.
In a post on their verified Facebook page, the council said Taraweeh prayers will be held on Wednesday, May 16.
"Following extensive consultations with nationwide Islamic leaders and imams from the Australian National Imams Council Executive Committee and their representatives from all Australian states, the Grand Mufti of Australia and the Australian National Imams Council wish to announce" that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday."