Saudi Arabia announces start of Ramadan as Nigerian muslims await crescent moon
Following the sighting of the crescent moon by the moon-sighting committee on Tuesday, Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of fasting will be Wednesday, 18 February. “Crescent has been SIGHTED. Subsequently, tomorrow, i.e., Wednesday, 18 February 2026, will be the first day of Ramadan 1447...
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