The crescent moon of Ramazan has been sighted in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries on Sunday, marking the beginning of the holy month, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. In Pakistan, the meteorological department has already predicted the sighting of the Ramazan moon on March 11. If observed, this would mark the beginning of Ramazan on Tuesday, March 12, in the country. The sighting of the crescent moon, a significant event in the Islamic calendar, signals the start of Ramazan, a month-long period of heightened spirituality and devotion for Muslims. In Saudi Arabia and other regions observing the Islamic calendar, Ramazan is a time of community, family gatherings, and special nightly prayers known as Taraweeh.


Source:   The Express Tribune
March 11, 2024 12:06 UTC