An image published by the International Astronomy Center shows the crescent of the month of Ramadan 1445 AH, captured today, Monday, March 11, 2024, from Abu Dhabi by the al-Khatem astronomical observatory, at 10:00 AM UAE time. The center indicated that the distance between the moon and the sun was 13.0 degrees.
The crescent of Ramadan was observed during the day on Monday, March 11, 2024, from Abu Dhabi by the al-Khatem astronomical observatory, at 10:00 AM UAE time, with the moon being 13.0 degrees away from the sun.
Many countries announced the confirmation of the sighting of the Sha'ban crescent on Sunday night, as the Supreme Court in Saudi Arabia confirmed that Monday, March 11, 2024, is the start of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 1445 AH, according to the official news agency.
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Yemen, as well as Sudan, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Palestine also reported the sighting of the Ramadan crescent, confirming the beginning of the month on Monday. Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, and Djibouti also announced Monday as the first day of Ramadan.
