Saudi high court asks citizens to be aware of Ramadan moon on March 10


The UAE Moon Sighting Committee also encourages people to view and report on the Ramadan crescent.

A member of the moon sighting committee looks through a telescope to view the moon ahead of Ramadan to mark the beginning of the holy month of fasting, near Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 12, 2021. – Reuters

As the Muslim world is ready to welcome Ramadan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have called on their citizens to be on the lookout for the crescent to be celebrated on March 10.

If seen on March 10, the holy month will begin on March 11 in the nations.

According to him Saudi Press AgencyThe country's top court has asked anyone who sees the Ramadan crescent with the naked eye or with binoculars to notify the nearest court and record their testimony there.

Meanwhile, the UAE moon sighting committee also asked residents to look for the crescent moon on the same night.

With just a few days to go before the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world are ready to welcome this blessed period with religious zeal and fervour.

More than one billion believers will fast during Ramadan to practice patience and self-control while promoting charity and well-being.

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