Saudi Arabia has urged citizens to sight the Ramadan crescent moon on February 28, 2023, and report sightings to local courts. This effort encourages community involvement in acts of faith. The UAE anticipates Ramadan starting on March 1, 2023, while Pakistan’s committee will meet in Peshawar the same evening for moon sighting.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon on the evening of February 28, signifying the onset of the holy month. Citizens are encouraged to report their observations to the nearest court or assist others in reaching legal authorities for registration. This initiative aims to involve the community in a collective act of faith that is deemed beneficial for all Muslims.
The court further emphasized the importance of moon sighting as a pious endeavor, urging those capable of sighting the moon to join designated committees. These actions are viewed as acts of righteousness, which hold spiritual rewards. In addition, the International Astronomy Centre in the United Arab Emirates forecasts that Ramadan will likely commence on March 1.
In Pakistan, the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee is scheduled to convene in Peshawar on February 28 for lunar observation. The meeting, led by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad following the Asr prayer, aims to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon. Should the moon be observed, fasting for Ramadan will begin on March 1, marking a significant moment for the Muslim community.
In summary, the Saudi Supreme Court has called for the sighting of the Ramadan moon on February 28, encouraging citizen participation for an act of faith. Meanwhile, both the UAE and Pakistan have similar lunar observation plans, indicating a unified approach among Muslim nations as they anticipate the start of Ramadan.
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