RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will observe the primary Ramadan on March 1 because the holy month’s moon has been sighted, confirmed by moon observers within the kingdom.
“Saudi Arabia’s moon observers confirmed the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Friday night on the Tamir and Hotat Sudair observatories, marking the start of the holy month on Saturday. The Supreme Court docket is predicted to situation an official announcement shortly,” Saudi Gazette reported.
Thick clouds obscured the sky over the Tamir Observatory, a vital spot for moon sightings, as Saudi Arabia watched the crescent moon on Friday night time to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
In keeping with Saudi media, a neighborhood observer mentioned that atmospheric situations have been very best for seeing the crescent, with sporadic cloud cowl predicted to disperse within the subsequent couple of minutes, maybe enabling a view of the brand new moon.
Circumstances different by space, in accordance with climate specialists, with explicit emphasis on cloud actions which will have an effect on visibility.
The general public was beforehand urged by the Saudi Supreme Court docket to seek for the Ramadan crescent on Friday, February 28, which is the twenty ninth of Sha’ban.
Learn Extra: Ramadan 2025 updates: moon sighting throughout world
In the meantime, A number of nations internationally are getting ready to watch the holy month of Ramadan 2025. Based mostly on moon sightings in a number of nations, the suitable authorities announce the start day of Ramadan.
Right here is the most recent info to seek out out when Ramadan begins in numerous nations
Australia
Australia will observe the primary day of Ramadan on Saturday, March 1st, as confirmed by the Mufti Azam of Australia. The announcement follows the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of the holy month of fasting for the nation’s Muslim group.
Malaysia
In the meantime, in Malaysia, the crescent moon for the month of Ramadan has not been sighted, in accordance with Arab media reviews. Consequently, the primary day of fasting will start on Sunday, March 2nd.
Brunei
Equally, in Brunei, the Ramadan crescent was not noticed, with the primary day of fasting additionally scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd, as per Arab media sources.
Japan
For the reason that crescent moon was not seen in Japan on February 28, the Ruyat Hilal Committee Japan declared on Friday that Sunday, March 2, will mark the beginning of Ramadan 1446 AH.
Philippines
Though the crescent moon sighting has not been verified, the Philippines has formally declared Sunday, March 2, to be the primary day of Ramadan.