Saudi Arabia has announced that the holy month of Ramadan will officially begin on Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon in the Kingdom.
Similarly, other countries, including Qatar and Oman, have also confirmed that Ramadan will commence on the same day.
Meanwhile, in Nigeria, Muslims are expected to begin fasting tomorrow, pending an official announcement from the President of the Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Saad Abubakar, who is set to confirm the moon sighting later this evening.
More details to follow…
