SAUDI EXPATRIATES

Saturday will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan in the Kingdom, as observers from the Tumair and Hawtah Sudair observatories have announced the sighting of the crescent moon on the Friday evening.

The Hawtah Asir Observatory informed the Al-Ekhbariya channel that they could clearly see the Ramadan crescent moon.

Tomorrow, Saturday will be the first day of Holy Ramadan 2025 in Kuwait, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, and Indonesia. Saudi Expatriates channel on WhatsApp

Syria, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Tunisia, and Lebanon also announced the first day of Ramadan is Saturday, 1st March 2025. Meanwhile, Iran announced its first day of Ramadan will be Sunday, 2nd March, 2025, as the crescent was not seen in the country.

Ramadan is an Islamic month of fasting that begins at dawn and ends at sunset. Its purpose is to promote principles like patience, charity, and community service.

During this blessed month, Allah (SWT) revealed the Holy Qur'an to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Among Islam's five pillars is a month-long fasting period that begins at sunrise and ends at sunset.

The holy month of Ramadan is a time of reflection and renewal for Muslims. During this time of forgiveness, they seek to deepen their spirituality, overcome vices rather than merely putting them on hold, pray more, fast more, sleep less, give more charity, and strengthen their imaan, or faith. Saudi Expatriates Facebook Messenger channel

Saudi Supreme Court announced Saturday is the first day of Holy Ramadan 2025 (File Photo)