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Saudi Supreme Court Calls for Sighting Ramadan Crescent Moon on Thursday

A new crescent moon is seen over Maryland in September 2010, marking the start of Eid. (AFP)
A new crescent moon is seen over Maryland in September 2010, marking the start of Eid. (AFP)
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Saudi Supreme Court Calls for Sighting Ramadan Crescent Moon on Thursday

A new crescent moon is seen over Maryland in September 2010, marking the start of Eid. (AFP)
A new crescent moon is seen over Maryland in September 2010, marking the start of Eid. (AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court called on all the citizens and residents of the Kingdom to look out on Thursday night for the crescent moon that would signal the advent of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Anyone who sights the moon through a telescope or the naked eye should inform the nearest court, it said.

Should the moon be sighted, then Friday will be the first day of Ramadan.

This year's holy month will be markedly different as the Kingdom and entire world grapple with the coronavirus pandemic.

Late on Monday, Saudi Arabia extended the suspension of praying in the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque during Ramadan to stem the spread of the virus, the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques' Affairs said on Twitter.

Last week, Saudi Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al-Sheikh said that Muslim prayers during Ramadan and for the subsequent Eid al-Fitr feast should be performed at home if the coronavirus outbreak continues.

On Thursday, the Prophet’s Mosque in the holy city of Madinah said it was banning events which dispense evening meals in the mosque to those in need during Ramadan to break their daily fast.

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Saudi Arabia to Support Syria’s Healthcare Sector

Saudi delegation inspects hospital in Damascus to assess healthcare situation and identify needs (SANA)
Saudi delegation inspects hospital in Damascus to assess healthcare situation and identify needs (SANA)
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Saudi Arabia to Support Syria’s Healthcare Sector

Saudi delegation inspects hospital in Damascus to assess healthcare situation and identify needs (SANA)
Saudi delegation inspects hospital in Damascus to assess healthcare situation and identify needs (SANA)

Saudi Arabia’s air bridge has delivered 730 tons of food, medical supplies, and shelter to Syria. Meanwhile, the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) announced that over 3,000 Saudi medical professionals have signed up for its “Amal” (Hope) program.
This initiative aims to support Syria’s healthcare system and address urgent needs in over 20 specialties.
Volunteer medical staff will be sent to Syria after a field assessment of the country’s healthcare facilities. A Saudi delegation is currently visiting hospitals and medical centers in Syria as part of a plan developed in coordination with the Syrian Ministry of Health.
A team from KSrelief recently visited the University Children’s Hospital in Damascus to assess its needs, accompanied by Syrian Ministry of Health officials.
This visit is part of a wider assessment, which has already covered more than ten hospitals and medical centers in Syria to identify needs for staff, equipment, and supplies.
In urgent aid efforts, a Saudi land convoy crossed the border from Jordan to Syria on Sunday, delivering heavy medical equipment, such as MRI machines, X-ray and CT scan devices, which cannot be transported by air.
It also carried essential medications like antibiotics, anesthetics, and surgical supplies. These will be distributed across Syria to support hospitals and medical centers affected by the ongoing crisis.
Dr. Samer Al-Jutaili, KSrelief’s spokesperson, said the 730 tons of aid delivered by air and land bridges will reach all accessible areas in Syria.
Speaking to Asharq Al-Awsat, he explained that the center’s plan to stabilize Syria’s food security and healthcare sectors was developed after meetings and ongoing field visits to assess the situation. The goal is to help Syria reach an early recovery phase.