Ramadan 2024 moon sighting highlights: Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia and UAE, taraweeh from tonight

As per the officials in the Supreme Court, tomorrow i.e. Monday, March 11, is not going to be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan in Afghanistan. According to the officials, tomorrow, following a meeting of the Moon Sighting Committee, the court will announce the first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2024.

Ramadan 2024 will begin from Monday, March 12, in Brunei as the crescent moon was not sighted in any part of the country.

The Keeper of the Rulers' Seal, Syed Danial Syed Ahmad, in Malaysia has announced that Ramadan 2024 will start from Monday, March 12 in the country.

The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Indonesia has announced the start date of Ramadan as March 12 since the crescent moon was not sighted at the observation points in the country.

The Mufti of Singapore has announced that Ramadan in the country will begin on March 12. The local media stated him saying that according to astronomical calculations, the crescent seen when the sun set on Sunday evening was "too small" and "does not meet the criteria of imkanur rukyah (calculation)" agreed upon by members of MABIMS (Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore) countries.

The Australian Fatwa Council has announced that Ramadan 2024 will begin from March 12 for Muslims in the country. The Australian National Imams Council shared in a social media post that the date was issued following extensive consultations with the Imams from the Australian Fatwa Council and the Grand Mufti of Australia, Dr Ibrahim Abu Mohamad.

As per the reports, the central and zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committees for sighting Ramadan-moon sighting in Pakistan will be held in Peshawar on Monday, March 11, 2024.

The UAE has declared Monday as the first day of Ramadan 2024 after the country's moon-sighting committee was able to spot the crescent moon on Sunday, March 10, 2024.

The Bangsamoro grand mufti announced that the fast for Ramadan in the Philippines will begin from March 12, 2024. Bangsamoro mufti Abdulrauf Guialani made the announcement after the result of the moonsighting and stated, “The crescent moon was not sighted today.”

Oman's Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs (MERA) stated, “The Main Committee for Moon Sighting has met this evening. The committee has not received any evidence of sighting the crescent. Therefore, it announces that Monday (11 March 2024) will mark the end of Sha’ban 1445 AH, and Tuesday (12 March 2024) will mark the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan 1445 AH." The Oman News Agency reported, "The day after tomorrow (Tuesday) is the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan of the year 1445 AH, due to the lack of confirmation of sighting of the crescent of the holy month this evening."

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadhān 1445 will begin tonight with taraweeh prayers after Isha.

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There are more than 10 astronomical observatories in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and observers are "searching" for the Ramadan crescent within the next hour.

Abdullah Al Khudairy said, “In light of this atmosphere, it is difficult to see the crescent of Ramadan from the Majmaah University Astronomical Observatory, Sudair.”

A few minutes ago, observer Mutab Al-Barghash said, “It is not possible to confirm the sighting of the Ramadan crescent today because the weather conditions govern us at the Tumair Observatory.”

As per the reports, Chief Inspector Haroon Chughtai said, “Both West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council want people observing the holy month of Ramadan to be able to do so peacefully and respectfully and without a minority spoiling it for the rest. Our priority is always to keep families, friends and communities safe. We want the community to be able to come together to mark Ramadan in a safe environment. Anti-social behaviour and causing harm and distress to others will not be tolerated and we will take action against those who come to our city to cause trouble. This year will feel different, but we hope the community feel reassured by our increased presence. Over the past few months - working with local businesses, community groups, faith leaders and volunteers - a partnership approach has been developed to help address concerns around anti-social behaviour, illegal street trading, community safety, noise and litter issues.”

Joining the frenzy in a countdown to Ramadan, the golden moon and star lights have gone up in London wishing Muslims a “Happy Ramadan”.

António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, has issued a message ahead of Ramadan 2024 and stated, “Ramadan embodies the values of peace, resilience, and generosity. May this Holy Month bring peace and guide us towards a more just and compassionate world. Ramadan Kareem.”

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