Saudi authorities confirm the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the start of Ramadan on March 11, 2024, in the Islamic lunar calendar 1445.
Muslims worldwide were alerted to report moon sightings, emphasizing the sacredness of the month for piety and sacrifice.
The Sultan of Sokoto in Nigeria urged vigilance, while Australia, Malaysia, Philippines, and Brunei set March 12 as the beginning of Ramadan.
Oman, however, declared March 12 based on the absence of the crescent moon on Sunday evening.
Ramadan, observed from March 11 to potentially April 8 or 9, involves fasting, prayer, charity, and humanitarian acts.
The Islamic calendar’s lunar dependence causes variations in fasting dates.
