Ramadan crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, to observe first Roza tomorrow

The crescent moon signalling the start of Ramadan has been sighted in the Kingdom, Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday.

Ramadan will therefore start on Wednesday, Feb 18, and Muslims will refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk during



the holy month.

It is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, communal prayer, reflection, and community.

The holy month concludes with the celebration of Eid Al-Fitr.