Fasting timing in Saudi Arabia and India Fasting in Saudi Arabia and India typically begins upon the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan. In Saudi Arabia, if the Ramadan crescent moon is sighted on Sunday evening, fasting will commence on Monday, March 11. However, if the crescent moon is not sighted on Sunday after Maghrib or evening prayers, fasting will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. Similarly, in India, fasting begins based on the sighting of the crescent moon, aligning with the same dates as observed in Saudi Arabia. If the Ramadan crescent moon is sighted on Sunday evening, the Taraweeh prayers will begin that night and Muslims in Saudi Arabia will begin fasting on Monday, March 11.

Source: Mint March 10, 2024 06:37 UTC