The Islamic community worldwide is preparing to see the crescent moon to signal the start of the holy month of fasting, which is also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan. Muslims believe that the gates of hell are closed during the month of Ramadan, while the gates of heaven are open because it is a time of mercy, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. For those who are unaware, the month of Ramadan marks not only the day when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Quran, but also It’s a time to purify the soul, refocus on spirituality while exercising patience, endurance, and self-discipline. It’s a time to feed the hungry, assist the poor, remember Allah in every moment, and build the relationship with the Creator of the universe.
In addition to abstaining from food and drink, Muslims use this month of the Islamic lunar calendar to reflect on their blessings and show compassion for those who are less fortunate. It is also a time to control one’s tongue, eyes, ears, and thoughts from anything sinful or evil. Ramadan is a gift from Allah to get closer to Him, ask for forgiveness, heal relationships, and work toward inner peace because it serves as a reminder that we are all equal in Allah’s eyes, regardless of gender, color, nationality, or social standing. heaven are open because it is a time of mercy, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal. For those who are unaware, the month of Ramadan marks not only the day when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) received the revelation of the Quran, but also It’s a time to purify the soul, refocus on spirituality while exercising patience, endurance, and self-discipline. It’s a time to feed the hungry, assist the poor, remember Allah in every moment, and build the relationship with the Creator of the universe.
Instead, all Muslims in the Kingdom are urged by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to observe the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Sunday evening, March 10, 2024, which is equivalent to 29 Sha’ban 1445 AH on the Islamic calendar. Muslims all around the Kingdom are urged to see the moon for themselves, whether with binoculars or not, even though the Saudi Arabian moon sighting committee typically examines the moon in the days preceding the anticipated start date of Ramadan.
The taraweeh prayers will start that evening if the Ramadan crescent moon is visible on Sunday night, and Muslims in Saudi Arabia will start fasting on Monday, March 11. In the event that the Ramadan crescent is not seen on Sunday evening after Maghrib prayers, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.
The Supreme Court has reportedly instructed everyone in the Kingdom who spots the Ramadan crescent moon with their unaided eyes or through binoculars to report to the closest court and provide testimony there, according to reports from the Saudi Press Agency. As an alternative, anyone who spot the Ramadan crescent can get in touch with the closest center, which will help them find the closest court so they can record their sighting.
The Supreme Court has reportedly instructed everyone in the Kingdom who spots the Ramadan crescent moon with their unaided eyes or through binoculars to report to the closest court and provide testimony there, according to reports from the Saudi Press Agency. As an alternative, anyone who spot the Ramadan crescent can get in touch with the closest center, which will help them find the closest court so they can record their sighting.
Traditionally, the Islamic faith has relied on the sighting of the crescent moon to mark the beginning of Ramadan, a month-long fast from sunrise to sunset that is marked by acts of worship and charity.