The crescent, which signals the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan, has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. This is according to a statement by the Haramain Sharafain in Saudi Arabia.
“The Crescent of Ramadan 1445/2024 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia! Subsequently, Ramadan 1445/2024 begins tomorrow, 11 March 2024. Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers,” the statement read.
Ramadan, determined by the lunar Islamic calendar in which months span either 29 or 30 days, commences and concludes based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Saudi Arabian authorities had earlier called on Muslims to sight the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan.
The Supreme Court had called on whoever sighted the crescent to report to the nearest court and register their observation.
Australia, Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei have announced March 12 as the beginning of Ramadan.
But Oman has announced that it will observe the beginning of the Ramadan on March 12, Tuesday, as there was no sighting of the crescent moon on Sunday evening.
Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam.
May your hearts be purified with the noor of fasting in this blessed month of Ramadan. I wish all Muslims well-being, health and peace.
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Rose Ajieh
