Ramadan: Crescent moon sighted in Saudi Arabia as Nigerian Muslims await official announcement from Sultan

Following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon, Saudi Arabia, on Friday, announced Saturday, March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan and the start of the fasting season.

Ramadan is the ninth of the 12 months of the Islamic calendar.

However, countries like Qatar, Oman officially announced that Ramadan would be observed on Saturday, March 1.

Meanwhile, Nigerian Muslims are set to begin the Ramadan fast tomorrow if the President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs and leader of the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, announces the sighting of the crescent moon this evening.

Source: The Nation