Ramadan will begin on March 23 (Thursday), according to the Saudi Arabian Moon-Sighting Committee’s announcement.
According to information, Sha’ban would end on March 22 (Wednesday), and the holy month would start on March 23 (Thursday).
To confirm the moon sighting, the Saudi Arabian moon sighting committee will convene once more on Wednesday night.
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramazan, is observed by the faithful with prayers and fasting. Ramazan is the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).
Muslims fast during Ramazan from dawn (Fajr) until dusk (Maghreb).