Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court calls on Muslims to look for Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening

A Saudi man uses binoculars to spot the first crescent of the moon, marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, in Taif, Saudi Arabia. (File/AFP)

• Ramadan 2023 will begin either on Wednesday or Thursday this week depending on the sighting of the crescent
• Saudi court says anyone who sights Ramadan crescent with their eyes, through binoculars should notify nearest court

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims in the Kingdom to look for the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday evening, Saudi Press Agency has reported.

Tuesday corresponds to Shaban 29, 1444 and if the Ramadan crescent is spotted on Tuesday evening, then Ramadan will begin on Wednesday. If not, the holy month will start on Thursday.

The court said anyone who sights the Ramadan crescent with their eyes or through binoculars should notify the nearest court to their location and record their testimony there, or contact the nearest center so that they can be directed to the nearest court.

 

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