Saudi Arabia Calls for Sighting Ramadan Crescent Moon on Friday

Authorities sight the crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan. (SPA)
Authorities sight the crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan. (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Calls for Sighting Ramadan Crescent Moon on Friday

Authorities sight the crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan. (SPA)
Authorities sight the crescent moon marking the first day of Ramadan. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of the holy month of Ramadan on Friday evening, state news agency (SPA) reported.

The Supreme Court called on whoever sights the crescent moon by naked eyes or through binoculars to report to the nearest court and register their testimony, or to contact the nearest relevant department to guide them to the nearest court.

More than 1.5 billion Muslims around the world will mark the month, during which believers abstain from eating, drinking, smoking, and having marital relations from dawn until sunset. They also try to avoid evil thoughts and deeds.



Saudi, South Korean Officials Discuss City Sustainability at World Urban Forum

The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities  - SPA
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA
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Saudi, South Korean Officials Discuss City Sustainability at World Urban Forum

The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities  - SPA
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities - SPA

CEO of the Quality of Life Program Khalid Albaker met in Cairo with a South Korean delegation, headed by Secretary General of the World Smart Sustainable Cities Organization Jeong-kee Kim, to discuss management of natural resources and the improvement of urban landscapes in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The meeting on the sidelines of the 12th World Urban Forum, held in Cairo from November 4 to 8, aimed at strengthening ties and exchanging experiences in quality of life and city sustainability, SPA reported.
The two sides underscored the importance of exploring new opportunities to implement joint strategies that promote sustainable cities and enhance community well-being, prioritizing people in urban development agendas.
This meeting is part of the program's efforts to bolster international partnerships to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 to improving the urban landscape and enhancing the quality of services in cities.