Tag: Saudi Declares

BREAKING: Ramadan Begins on Thursday, March 23, Saudi Declares

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. Crescent for the month of #Ramadan1444 was NOT SIGHTED in Saudi Arabia today, Tuesday   Saudi authorities on Tuesday declared that Ramadan fasting would begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023. This, according to official website of the authorities of the two Holy Mosques, Haramain Sharifain, was due to inabllity to sight the new moon on Tuesday. “The Crescent for the month of #Ramadan1444 was NOT SIGHTED in Saudi Arabia today,” the authorities wrote. READ ALSO: Countdown For 2023 Ramadan Begins, Muslims Search For New Moon Wednesday Muslims To Observe…

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Tuesday July 20 Is Eid-el-Kabir, Monday 19th Is Arafat Day, Saudi Declares

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  The Saudi Arabia Supreme Court has declared Monday, 19 July, 2021 as the Arafat being the 9th day on the Islamic 12th month of Dhul Hijjah. Thus, Platforms Africa reports that the day for the festival of sacrifice, Eid-l-Kabir, comes up on Tuesday, 20 July, 2021 throughout the Muslim world. According to the Saudi Supreme Court, Saturday, 10 July, 2021 is the last day of Dhul Qaddah, the 11th month in the Islamic calendar. Sunday, 11 July, 2021 marked the beginning of the 12th month hence the Hajj rites…

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