Ramadan begins in Saudi Arabia on Saturday

The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday after the crescent moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

The holy month of fasting is observed annually during the ninth month of the Hijri, or Islamic lunar calendar.

Earlier, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia urged all Muslims to observe the sky for the crescent moon on Friday evening.  

The court stated that anyone who spots the moon with the naked eye or through telescopes should report their sighting to the nearest court or moon observation center.  

Typically, the Saudi Moon Sighting Committee conducts observations in the days leading up to the expected start of Ramadan, while also encouraging the general public to participate.  

Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, during which they fast from dawn until sunset. It is one of the five pillars of Islam, emphasizing patience, charity, and social welfare.  

This month holds special significance as it was during Ramadan that the Holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Muslims observe this period as a time for spiritual purification, engaging in increased prayers, charity, and devotion, seeking closeness to Allah, and abstaining from sins.

Source: Agencies