RIYADH: Ramzan, the holy month of fasting, will begin on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, the state-run Al-Ekhbariya television channel reported on Friday.
Citing the authorities, it said that because the crescent moon was unable to be seen with the naked eye on Friday, Ramazan would begin on Sunday.
According to tradition, it is the sighting with the naked eye of the new moon that signals the start of Ramzan.
Other Gulf monarchies, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also said Ramzan will start in their countries on Sunday.
Yemen’s religious authorities said in a statement that fasting would begin on Saturday. (AFP)
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