Ramadan begins in Saudi Arabia, GCC countries
RIYADH, March 10, 2024
Saudi Arabia has announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence tomorrow (March 11) in the Gulf region after the Ramadan crescent moon was sighted in the kingdom, reported Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Citing the Main Committee for Ramadan Moon Sighting members, Saudi Arabia said Ramadan will be observed in other Gulf countries - UAE, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait - on Monday except in the Sultanate of Oman.
In the sultanate, the Main Committee for Ramadan Moon Sighting has announced that Tuesday (March 12) will be the first day of Ramadan.
The Sharia Vision Authority in the Kingdom of Bahrain has announced that tomorrow (March 11) is the first day of the holy month of Ramadan for 2024.
His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa today exchanged cables of congratulations with heads of states of the GCC, Arab, Islamic countries on the occasion of the holy month, reported BNA.
His Majesty the King extended congratulations and best wishes on the occasion, wishing their countries many happy returns of the holy month.
On their part, Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies extended their congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty the King on this occasion and wished the people of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.
