Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday as First Day of Ramadan
Saudi Arabia announced that Wednesday, 29 Dalo, marks the first day of Ramadan after officials confirmed the crescent moon had been sighted.
Authorities in the kingdom made the declaration, setting the start of the holy month. The Taliban in Afghanistan have not yet issued any statement on the first day of Ramadan.
The announcement comes amid routine annual moon sightings that determine the Islamic lunar calendar across Muslim countries. Different nations often follow varying sightings, with Saudi Arabia's decision influential for many.
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