Except Oman, other Gulf countries announce start of Ramadan on Wednesday
THE UAE and Saudi Arabia have announced that Ramadan 1447 will begin on Wednesday, February 18, following official crescent moon sightings.
Meanwhile, Oman and several countries in Asia and the MENA region have declared Thursday, February 19, as the first day of the holy month.
Here’s a look at how moon sighting announcements were made globally.
Oman: First GCC country to confirm Ramadan
Australia: Ramadan begins on Thursday, 19
Crescent marking the end of Shaaban spotted in UAE
Yemen announces first day of Ramadan
Yemen has confirmed that Wednesday, Feb 18, will mark the first day of Ramadan.
Bahrain announces first day of Ramadan
Bahrain has officially confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will mark the start of Ramadan. Following verified crescent moon sightings, communities across the country are preparing to begin a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Palestine announce first day of Ramadan
Iraq, Yemen, Lebanon, and Palestine have all officially confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will mark the start of Ramadan. Following verified crescent moon sightings, communities across these countries are preparing to begin a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Kuwait announces February 18 as first day of Ramadan
Kuwait has officially confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will mark the start of Ramadan. Authorities conducted traditional crescent moon observations, and communities across the country are now preparing to begin a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Qatar confirms Feb 18 as first day of Ramadan
Qatar officially declared Wednesday, February 18, as the first day of Ramadan. The announcement follows local crescent moon observations and verification by the country’s religious and astronomical committees. Communities across Qatar are now preparing for a month of fasting, prayer, and acts of charity.
UAE confirms first day after crescent moon sighting
The UAE’s Presidential Court has announced that Wednesday, February 18 mark the first day of Ramadan, following a confirmation by the official moon-sighting committee.
Saudi Arabia announces first day of Ramadan
The crescent moon marking Ramadan 1447 AH has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Authorities have confirmed that Wednesday, February 18, will be the first day of the holy month, signalling the start of fasting and prayers across the Kingdom.
