"Here is how to wish someone during the holy month of Ramadan in different languages around the world. Following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of fasting will be Wednesday, February 18. There are nearly two billion Muslims globally, accounting for almost one-fourth of the world's population."
"As the holy month begins, many Muslims have been preparing for a period of fasting, reflection, and community. Those observing the fast start their day with a predawn meal, suhoor, and break their fast at sunset with iftar. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago."
Ramadan begins with the sighting of the new moon; Saudi Arabia announced the first day of fasting as Wednesday, February 18. Nearly two billion Muslims worldwide observe Ramadan, representing about one-fourth of the global population. Observers prepare for fasting, reflection, and community, eating a predawn meal called suhoor and breaking the fast at sunset with iftar. Muslims believe Ramadan marks the revelation of the first Quranic verses to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago. Fasting is one of Islam's five pillars alongside faith, prayer, charity, and Hajj. Common greetings include Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Kareem, and sign language and Braille adaptations convey greetings inclusively.
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