Saudi Arabia has officially announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent in the Kingdom. The Saudi Royal Court also stated that Taraweeh prayers will be held this evening at Masjid Bin Bāz after the Isha Prayer.
Additionally, other countries including Qatar and Oman have also confirmed that Ramadan will begin on March 1.
However, as of the time of the announcement, the Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, has not yet confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon in Nigeria.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a significant period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and is obligatory for all healthy Muslims, with exemptions for young children, the sick, travelers, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or menstruating.
During Ramadan, working hours for public and private employees, as well as school schedules, are typically reduced in many Muslim-majority countries.
