Ramadan in Saudi Arabia starts Monday
International Desk Published: 10 March 2024, 10:02 PM
| Updated: 10 March 2024, 10:07 PM
Saudis look at the sky to spot the first crescent of the moon marking the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, in the southwestern Saudi city of Taif, on April 1, 2022. Photo: AFP via Al Arabiya News
Monday will mark the first day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia, the Supreme Court announced on Sunday evening.
The crescent moon was sighted on Sunday evening in Sudair and Al-Hariq. It was also sighted in the UAE and Qatar and therefore Ramadan will start on Monday in those countries as well.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food and drink.
The holy month is a period of introspection and community, when Muslims read the Qur’an more than usual, perform taraweeh prayers, and increase their good deeds including charitable giving.
Source: Arab News
