Ramadan 2023 Moon Sighting LIVE: Muslims In Saudi Arabia, UAE Gear Up To Witness Crescent Moon; Check Updates Here


Kerala will likely begin Ramzan on March 23 as the moon has not been sighted so far. Unlike other Indian states, Kerala begins fasting a day earlier.
Qatar issued a circular that the official working hours during Ramadan for civil employees will be 5 hours a day, starting from 9:00 am (late attendance up to 10am) until 2:00 pm.
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has asked the Muslim community in the country to look out for the crescent moon on March 22.
Moon observers in Saudi Arabia are setting up equipment to sight the Ramadan 2023 crescent moon at the Hotat Sudair observatory.
Saudi Moon observers are preparing to sight the #Ramadan Moon at the Hotat Sudair observatory. pic.twitter.com/u0gvD2Qjq6
— Life in Saudi Arabia (@LifeSaudiArabia) March 21, 2023
Qatar will also observe Ramadan from March 23, 2023, as Muslims across the globe begin their month-long journey of fasting and prayer.
Ramadan will fall on Thursday, March 23 in Dubai, according to the International Union for Astronomy and Space Sciences UAE.
The holy month of Ramzan is just around the corner and Muslims across the globe are waiting for the month of forgiveness.
The objective of this important practice in Ramadan is to inculcate the ability to control all the negative things in life which may deviate the believers from the right path.
This year, it is expected that Ramzan 2023 will begin in UAE on March 22 (Wednesday) and Moon is the expected to be sighted today.
In UAE, the month of Ramadan 2023 usually begins a day before India, owing to the sighting of the Moon due to the difference in geographical locations.
Those who observe the fast throughout Ramadan refrain from eating, drinking, and smoking. During this festive season, everyone is obliged to maintain order and pay closer attention to the Quran, not just Muslims.
The Holy month of Ramzan is a 30 day sacred period observed by Muslims all over the world. It is likely to begin from March 22 after moon sighting in Mecca.
In India, the crescent moon is likely to be sighted on Wednesday, March 22. The month of Ramzan is the ninth of the Islamic lunar calendar.