[Curiosities] Oman to Mark First Day of Ramadan on Thursday

[BirSaNN]

Although the majority of countries will be marking the start of Ramadan on the same day, some countries are expected to celebrate Eid Al Fitr on different dates.

Rabat - Oman will be celebrating the first day of Ramadan on Thursday, March 23 with the country officially announcing the news following the crescent moon committee’s meeting this evening.

Oman’s news agency said that the crescent moon was visible this evening, and therefore Thursday is the first day of Ramadan.

Gulf countries celebrate Ramadan through several traditions, including family visits and breaking the fast together.

Ramadan is also marked by increased prayer and Quran reading and recitation to deepen connection with God.

During evenings, Muslims flock to mosques to perform special prayers called taraweeh. Taraweeh are extra prayers that Muslims perform following isha or evening prayers.

In addition to Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain also announced Thursday as the first day of Ramadan.

The holy month is also taking place on March 23 in other regions and countries across the world, including Morocco.

Although the majority of countries will be marking the start of Ramadan on the same day, some countries are expected to celebrate Eid Al Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, on different dates.

Countries like Saudi Arabia are expected to fast 29 days this year, while others like Morocco are expected to fast for 30 days for the first time in five years.

The official date for Eid Al Fitr is yet to be confirmed later in April, depending on the crescent sighting.

link: https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2023/03/354613/oman-to-mark-first-day-of-ramadan-on-thursday