Saudi Arabia has announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent moon in the Kingdom
The Saudi Royal Court confirmed that Taraweeh prayers will be held on Friday evening at Masjid Bin Bāz after Esha prayer.
Other countries, including Qatar and Oman, have also officially declared Saturday as the first day of Ramadan.
Meanwhile, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has yet to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon in Nigeria as of the time of this report.
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred period in Islam. Fasting during this month is one of the five pillars of Islam and is mandatory for all healthy Muslims. However, exemptions apply to young children, the sick, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating.
For centuries, Muslims have relied on crescent moon sightings to mark the beginning of Ramadan and the two major Islamic festivals, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
During Ramadan, working hours for public and private sector employees, as well as school schedules, are typically reduced to accommodate fasting and religious observances.
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