According to the Islamic lunar calendar, which dates back to 1445, the holy month of Ramadan will start on Monday, March 11, 2024, when the Crescent Moon is visible in Saudi Arabia.
On Sunday night, March 10, the crescent moon was visible in Sudair and Al-Hariq. When the moon is visible on Sunday, Ramadan begins at midnight with taraweeh prayers following Isha’i prayers.
In the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is the ninth month. During this time, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset and refrain from eating and drinking.