Breaking: Moon sighted in Saudi Arabia to signal beginning of Ramadan, Muslims awaits Sultan’s declaration

The Saudi Arabia authorities on Sunday announced the sighting of the crescent, which signals the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan

A statement by the Haramain Sharafain in Saudi Arabia said.

“The Crescent of Ramadan 1445/2024 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia! Subsequently, Ramadan 1445/2024 begins tomorrow, 11 March 2024. Taraweeh Prayers will begin in the Two Holy Mosques after Isha Prayers,” the statement reads.

Subsequently, Ramadan 1445/2024 begins on Monday March 11, 2024.

However, Muslims in Nigeria will await Sultan of Sokoto’s declaration before proceeding on Ramadan.