Saudi Arabia declared on Tuesday that the holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Wednesday.
In an address to Saudi citizens, residents in the Kingdom and Muslims around the world, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz said the Kingdom is forging ahead firmly in serving the two holy mosques and its Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
He offered his congratulations to Muslims on the advent of Ramadan, saying it was an occasion to do good deeds and bolster principles of tolerance and solidarity.
He hoped that God Almighty “will bless the Kingdom, accept our good deeds and ensure our country’s security.” He also hoped that “our brothers in Palestine, the Islamic ummah and whole world will enjoy peace and stability.”
King Salman and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent cables of congratulations to world leaders on the advent of Ramadan.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also declared that Ramadan will begin on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court had on Sunday urged Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon that signals the advent of Ramadan on Tuesday evening.
