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JUST IN : Saudi Arabia Confirms Moon Sighting, Declares Ramadan Begins Tomorrow

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Feb 28, 2025.

Adeleye Kehinde

JUST IN : Saudi Arabia Confirms Moon Sighting, Declares Ramadan Begins Tomorrow

In preparation for the sacred month, Taraweeh prayers will be held at Masjid Bin Bāz after Easha Prayer, as confirmed by the Saudi Royal Court. Qatar and Oman have also announced their observance of Ramadan starting on March 1.
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 the holy month of Ramadan approaches, Saudi Arabia has officially announced its commencement on Saturday, March 1.

Eko Hot Blog reports that this declaration follows the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom, marking the beginning of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar.

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In preparation for the sacred month, Taraweeh prayers will be held at Masjid Bin Bāz after Easha Prayer, as confirmed by the Saudi Royal Court. Qatar and Oman have also announced their observance of Ramadan starting on March 1.

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.

The announcement is eagerly awaited by the nation’s Muslim community.

Fasting during Ramadan, one of the five pillars of Islam, is considered an obligatory practice for all able Muslims.

JUST IN : Saudi Arabia Confirms Moon Sighting, Declares Ramadan Begins Tomorrow

The month-long observance emphasizes spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and empathy for the less fortunate.

Although fasting during Ramadan is considered a mandatory practice for Muslims, certain individuals are exempt due to their specific circumstances.

These include young children, sick individuals, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating.

The beginning of Ramadan, along with the two major Islamic holidays Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, has been determined by the age-old tradition of observing the crescent moon.

Muslims worldwide have adhered to this practice for thousands of years, preserving a significant aspect of their cultural and religious heritage.

During the holy month, both private and public sectors, as well as schools, typically implement reduced working hours to accommodate the needs of those fasting and to encourage spiritual reflection and devotion.