Ramadan 2023 start date confirmed for Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain
Ramadan to begin on March 23 in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has announced that Thursday, March 23, will mark the first day of Ramadan as the crescent of Ramadan was not sighted on Tuesday. This means that Wednesday, March 22, will be the last day of the month of Sha’aban, and Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain have also confirmed that Thursday will be the first day of Ramadan in their respective countries.
Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims around the world. The beginning and end of the month are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon, which is why Ramadan does not fall on specific dates each year.
The UAE has already announced that public and private sector workers in the country will have reduced working hours during Ramadan. Ministries and federal authorities will work from 9am to 2.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and 9am to 12pm on Friday. Meanwhile, the private sector will have two hours reduced work shifts during the holy month.
Ramadan 2023 F.A.Qs:
Q: What is Ramadan?
A: Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims around the world.
Q: How is the start of Ramadan determined?
A: The beginning and end of the month are determined by the sighting of the crescent moon.
Q: Does Ramadan fall on specific dates each year?
A: No, the dates of Ramadan vary each year as they depend on the sighting of the crescent moon.
Q: Are there any changes to working hours during Ramadan?
A: In the UAE, public and private sector workers will have reduced working hours during Ramadan.
