Saudi Arabia has announced that Ramadan will begin tomorrow after the crescent moon was sighted. The Holy Month will see over a billion Muslims fasting as a practice of patience and charity. Ramadan’s timing varies each year, unlike the Gregorian calendar, due to the Islamic calendar being based on lunar cycles.

Saudi Arabia has confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan. Citizens will observe their first fast tomorrow, Saturday. Traditionally, Saudi Arabia is the first nation to observe the moon, a practice that sets the timeframe for other Arab and Middle Eastern nations, and is followed by various regions, including parts of India.

The Ramadan month is observed worldwide with immense devotion, as over a billion Muslims engage in fasting, promoting virtues of patience, self-control, and charity. The Islamic months generally last either 29 or 30 days, determined by the visibility of the crescent moon. Thus, Ramadan does not start on a fixed date annually.

Ramadan is the ninth month within the Islamic calendar, which consists of twelve months yet is about ten days shorter than the Gregorian calendar due to its lunar basis. Consequently, the occurrence of Ramadan shifts annually regarding the Gregorian calendar.

Additionally, reports from the International Astronomy Centre in the UAE have indicated that Ramadan is likely to commence on March 1. Other updates include the Biden administration’s efforts to terminate the previous CBP One entry program and the impending visit by the European Union’s leading representatives to India for a scheduled two-day trip.

In conclusion, Ramadan is set to begin in Saudi Arabia tomorrow following the sighting of the crescent moon. This marks an important time for over a billion Muslims globally who will engage in fasting and charitable acts during the month. The observance of Ramadan shifts each year due to the lunar nature of the Islamic calendar, making its timing distinct from the Gregorian calendar.

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