Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : The crescent moon for Ramadan 1445 Hijri was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024. As a result, Monday, March 11, will be the first day of Ramadan in the Kingdom.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia had earlier called on citizens to sight the Ramadan moon on Sunday.
According to Arab media, the crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening in the Sudair and Al-Hariq observatories. This sighting was confirmed, and Ramadan will also start on Monday in the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, where the moon was likewise visible.
In Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, and Oman, the Ramadan moon was not sighted on Sunday. In these countries, the first day of Ramadan will be on March 12.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, and is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims around the world.
During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking, and smoking from dawn to dusk. They also pray more often and try to do good deeds.
The sighting of the Ramadan moon is a significant event for Muslims, and is often celebrated with special prayers and festivities.
(Islamabad51_Newsdesk)
