Ramazan to begin in S. Arabia tomorrow

Published June 17, 2015
Muslims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramazan in the holy city of Mecca. — Photo by Reuters/File
Muslims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque on the first day of the holy fasting month of Ramazan in the holy city of Mecca. — Photo by Reuters/File

RIYADH: Thursday would be observed in Saudi Arabia as the first day of Ramazan, said the Saudi Supreme Court on Tuesday night.

According to website of the Arab News, the Saudi court made the announcement after no one reported having seen the crescent on Tuesday evening.

Other countries where Ramazan would begin on Thursday include Qatar and Jordan.

Similarly, the UAE Ramazan Moon Sighting Committee announced that the holy month would begin in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, said website of the Khaleej Times.

After a meeting of the committee on Tuesday night, UAE Justice Minister Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi said that Wednesday (June 17) would be the last day of Sha’aban, the website added.

Published in Dawn, June 17th, 2015

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