GCC nations declare March 1 as day one of Ramadan after crescent sighting
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have officially declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of Ramadan following the sighting of the crescent moon on Friday, February 28.
Islamic months follow the lunar calendar, lasting either 29 or 30 days, depending on the moon sighting. In accordance with this tradition, moon-sighting committees gathered across the region to confirm the start of the holy month.
The following GCC nations have confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, marking March 1 as the beginning of Ramadan:
Saudi Arabia: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared Saturday, March 1, as the first day of Ramadan after the crescent moon was sighted on Friday evening.
UAE: The holy month of Ramadan will commence on March 1, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon.
Oman: The Main Committee for moon-sighting in Oman confirmed that the first day of Ramadan will be on March 1.
Kuwait: Authorities in Kuwait announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1.
Qatar: The country officially declared March 1 as the first day of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon on Friday evening.
Yemen: The Yemen News Agency confirmed that the holy month will commence on March 1.
With the crescent moon sighted, Muslims across the GCC prepare for a month of fasting, prayer and spiritual reflection, marking the beginning of one of the most significant periods in the Islamic calendar.