"Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world are preparing to fast for the holy month of Ramadan after Saudi astronomers sighted the new moon on Tuesday evening. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise until sunset, breaking their fast with an iftar meal afterwards. The month represents a time of increased worship, religious reflection and charity, but it is also a time for families and communities to come together to break their fast, culminating in the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr."
"Saudis announce new moon Ramadan begins after the sighting of the crescent moon. After Saudi astronomers sighted the new moon on Tuesday, the royal court announced that the first day of Ramadan would fall on Wednesday a decision that tends to be followed in other majority-Muslim countries. Muslims around the world observe the moon to determine the start of Ramadan, but those in Saudi Arabia hold particular sway over the date"
"Some astronomers say moon not yet visible Saudi religious authorities continue to rely on direct visual sighting, a practice that has been followed since the time of the Prophet Mohammed. After evening prayers, teams of observers scattered around the country in areas with low-light pollution filed reports to the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, which then announced the start of Ramadan."
Hundreds of millions of Muslims are preparing to fast for Ramadan after Saudi astronomers sighted the new moon. During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and water from sunrise until sunset and break the fast with an iftar meal. Ramadan emphasizes increased worship, reflection, charity, and communal iftars, culminating in Eid al-Fitr. Countries differ on the start date; Saudi Arabia and Gulf neighbors announced Wednesday, while Jordan, Oman, Syria and Turkey said Thursday. Saudi religious authorities rely on direct visual crescent sightings; teams of observers reported to the Supreme Court to confirm the start.
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