Arab countries gear up for Ramadan

A majority of Arab countries, including Jordan, Oman, Libya, Morocco and Iran, are preparing to observe the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan on March 12

Most Arab countries are set to mark Monday’s first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

After the new moon was sighted on Sunday, religious authorities in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates announced that observation of the fasting month would begin on Monday.

Muslims in Egypt, Bahrain, Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq, as well as in Sudan, will do the same.

However, in Jordan, Oman, Libya, Morocco and Iran, Ramadan will begin on Tuesday, as the new moon was not sighted on Sunday.

In Türkiye, the Religious Affairs Directorate relies on the sighting of the crescent new moon from anywhere in the world (ihtilaf-i metal) rather than its local sighting to determine both the start of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

During Ramadan, Muslims typically refrain from eating food, drink, smoking, and bad deeds from sunrise to sunset.

Throughout the fasting month, Muslims are urged to perform extra prayers, especially at night, recite the Quran, help the poor, and refrain from committing evil deeds.

Source: AA

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