Ruling on performing the Tarawih prayer before the announcement of the sighting of the crescent moon

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Question:
Some imams begin the Tarawih prayer before the announcement of the sighting of the crescent moon. What is the ruling on this action, O Shaykh?

Answer:
This is not recommended; because Tarawih is only performed in Ramadan, so no one should pray until the government announces the sighting of the crescent moon.

Source binbaz.org.sa

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