United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar Announce Start of Ramadan
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar announced on Tuesday evening that Wednesday will be the first day of the sacred month of Ramadan. This decision follows the confirmed sighting of the lunar crescent.
The Diwan of the Presidency of the United Arab Emirates confirmed the information, indicating that the lunar crescent was spotted on Tuesday evening, marking the official beginning of this month of fasting and contemplation. Saudi Arabia and Qatar made similar announcements.
The previous day, other Muslim countries such as Oman, Turkey, and Singapore had set the start of Ramadan for Thursday, February 19, according to their own astronomical observations.
This announcement paves the way for celebrations and religious practices that mark the sacred month, characterized by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayer, and moments of sharing.
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