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Saudi Arabia and the UAE set the start of Ramadan to fall on Thursday (23/3/2023). Photos/Illustrations
RIYADH – Arab Saudi announced the 1st Ramadan or the start of fasting falls on Thursday (23/3/2023). The decision was taken after the new moon or hilal as the determination of the start of Ramadan fasting was not seen on Tuesday night.
United Arab Emirates (UAE) also announced that it would begin observing the Ramadan fast on Thursday, the state news agency WAM reported, as reported by Al Arabiya, Wednesday (22/3/2023).
Muslims around the world are currently observing the new moon to determine the start of the holy month of Ramadan. The date of the beginning of the fasting month is determined by lunar calculations and the physical appearance of the new moon.
The beginning of the month of Ramadan is observed by more than 1.8 billion Muslims around the world and is considered a month of fasting and spirituality. The month of Ramadan is the month in which the Al-Quran was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW.
Fasting in the month of Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for all healthy Muslims. However, young children, sick people, travelers or those on a trip, and women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or menstruating are exempt.
Observing the new moon or new moon has been practiced for thousands of years for the start of Ramadan as well as the two major Islamic holidays, Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
(ian)
