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The UAE’s Moon-sighting Committee announced that Monday, the March 11, 2024, will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan and that Sunday, is the last day of Sha’ban.
The crescent moon has also been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadan 2024 will begin on Monday.
According to the Saudi Supreme Court, the crescent was spotted on Sunday evening, which also marks the last day of Islamic month Sha’ban.
BREAKING NEWS | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Ramadhān 1445 will begin tonight.May Allāh ﷻ accept our siyām, qiyām & acts of worship and may He grant us the ability to utilise the precious moments of this Blessed month to engage in that which… pic.twitter.com/6QYw7IpoMK
— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) March 10, 2024
Earlier, in an official announcement Australia has declared that Monday will mark first day of Ramadan 2024 for the country.
The decision was made by the Grand Mufti of Australia in collaboration with the Federal Council of Imams, the Australian Fatwa Council, and the Council of Fatwa and Sharia Arbitration.
tanvir@dubainewsweek.com
