Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday as First Day of Ramadan 2026

Ramadan 2026: When does it start and everything else you need to know

Saudi Arabia and several other countries claim to have sighted the crescent moon and have declared 18 February as the first day of Ramadan

Saudi Arabia Announces Wednesday as First Day of Ramadan 2026

Saudi Arabia has officially announced Wednesday, February 18, as the first day of Ramadan 2026 in the Gulf country.

Saudi Arabia Sights Crescent As Fasting Begins Wednesday

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Saudi Arabia on Tuesday officially announced the sighting of the crescent moon, marking the beginning of Ramadan 1447. With the hilal confirmed, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, while Taraweeh prayers will be held after the Isha prayer tonight. In a post on X, the account […] The post Saudi Arabia Sights Crescent As Fasting Begins Wednesday first appeared on African Examiner.

Ramadan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, first day of fasting on Feb 18

RIYADH: The Ramadan crescent was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, which means the first day of fasting will be observed on February 18. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia made the official confirmation regarding the beginning of the holy month for the year 1447 AH. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also announced that Ramadan will begin on Wednesday, February 18, following confirmed sightings of the crescent moon. The…

Breaking: Saudi Arabia announces sighting of Ramadan crescent moon

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced the exact date when Ramadan 2026 will commence. The kingdom sent an important message to Muslims globally.