- The holy month is marked by abstinence from food and drink from sunrise to sunset
- fasting will commence at dawn on Wednesday as Muslims begin observing the ninth month
- Plans are also in place to ensure smooth operations at the Grand Mosque in Makkah
Saudi Arabia has officially confirmed the start of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted on Tuesday evening.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that the Supreme Court made the announcement following verified reports from authorized moon-sighting committees across the Kingdom, in line with Islamic tradition.
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With the sighting confirmed, fasting will commence at dawn on Wednesday as Muslims begin observing the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
The holy month is marked by abstinence from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, alongside increased prayer, reflection, and acts of charity.
Mosques throughout the country are preparing to host worshippers for nightly Taraweeh prayers, and authorities have completed arrangements to manage the anticipated rise in attendance.
Plans are also in place to ensure smooth operations at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the period.
In addition, government agencies and private sector organizations are adjusting official working hours to accommodate Ramadan schedules, reflecting the spiritual and communal significance of the month across the Kingdom.
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