Today some countries have announced the first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2023. Countries that have announced the 1st Ramadan on March 23 are being added to the top of the list:
Saudi Arabia
The date of Ramadan 2023 has been declared in Saudi Arabia.
Ramadan moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, holy month begins on Thursday March 23. The Ramadan crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, meaning the holy month will officially begin on Saturday, according to an official announcement from the Kingdom’s Supreme Court.
UAE
The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, has been sighted in the UAE, authorities have announced.
Therefore, Wednesday, March 22, will be the last day of the month of Shaaban 1444, and the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Thursday, March 23.
Qatar
In Qatar, the Ramadan will commence on March 23, 2023, as millions of Muslims across the globe begin their month-long journey of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection.
Kuwait
In Kuwait, the holy month of Ramadan will begin on March 23, 2023.
Pakistan
The moon of Ramadan has been sighted in Pakistan, the first fast will be on Thursday, March 23.
According to the Central Royat Hilal Committee, the moon of the month of Ramadan has been sighted in Pakistan, after which the first fast will be observed on Thursday, March 23 across the country.
Malaysia
The authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia have declared March 23 as the Ramadan 2023 start date. Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia shall start observing Ramadan 2023 fasts from March 23. It suggests that Ramzan 1444 moon has been sighted in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Indonesia
The authorities in Indonesia and Malaysia have declared March 23 as the Ramadan 2023 start date. Muslims in Indonesia and Malaysia shall start observing Ramadan 2023 fasts from March 23. It suggests that Ramzan 1444 moon has been sighted in Indonesia and Malaysia.
Afghanistan
The moon of Ramadan was sighted in Afghanistan late at night.
The sighting of the Ramadan moon was announced in Afghanistan late at night local time after 11 pm local time.
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the central government of the Taliban, said in a tweet that according to the order of the Supreme Court, the testimonies of Moon have been received, after which the first fast will be held on Thursday.
United States
Muslims in Canada, US and Philippines will begin Ramzan 1444 fasting from Thursday, March 23.
Canada
Muslims in Canada, US and Philippines will begin Ramzan 1444 fasting from Thursday, March 23.
United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, mosques announced that the holy month of Ramadan will commence across the country on Thursday, March 23.
In the UK, Didsbury Mosque has similarly announced that Ramadan will start this Thursday. According to Didsbury Mosque, Fajr and fasting will begin at 4.35am on Thursday, March 23.
Philippines
Muslims in Canada, US and Philippines will begin Ramzan 1444 fasting from Thursday, March 23.
Egypt
Egyptian Dar al-Iftaa announced that Thursday, corresponding to March 23, is the first day of Ramadan for the year 1444 AH in Egypt.
Egypt has announced that Thursday, March 23 will be the first day of the holy month of Ramadan 2023. That’s the same date as for most of the Middle East so far, including Saudi Arabia and UAE.
Oman
Oman has announced the start of Ramadan 2023. The Sultanate confirms spotting the crescent moon on Wednesday March 22 after the Magrib prayers.
The Main Committee for Ramadan Moon Sighting has announced that Thursday, 23 March 2023, will be the first day of Ramadan 1444 H, said the state-run Oman news agency.
Bahrain
Bahrain has announced the start of Ramadan 2023.
The moonsighting committee announced that Thursday, March 23, will be the first day of the Holy month of Ramadan in Bahrain, based on the sighting of the crescent in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, said the Kingdom’s official news agency.
Palestine
Muslim authorities in Jerusalem and the Palestinian territories say this year’s fasting month of Ramadan will begin Thursday March 23 based on the expected sighting of the crescent moon.
Maldives
This year, Ramadan 1444 AH will begin on March 23 in the Maldives.
Ramadan 2023 start on March 23, 2023, in South Africa, marking a period of spiritual reflection and devotion for millions of Muslims across the country.
Rabat, Morocco
Morocco’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs has announced Thursday, March 23, as the first day of Ramadan 2023.
Officials confirmed that the crescent moon was seen on the evening of March 22. That means the current month of Shaban has ended after 29 days.
Lebanon
Ramadan 1444 AH will start on March 23 in Lebanon.
Azerbaijan
Ramadan 1444 AH will start on March 23 in Azerbaijan.
Brunei
Ramadan 1444 AH will start on March 23 in Brunei.
Japan
Ruyatl-e-Hilal Committee-Japan has announced regarding Ramadhan 2023 in Japan.
Ruyat-e-Hilal Committee-Japan is pleased to announce that 1st Ramadhan Al-Mubarak 1444 A.H. falls on Thursday 23 March 2023 in Japan, because the Hilal was sighted in Japan on 29 Shaban 1444 A.H.
Turkey
Turkey is reported to have declared its Ramadan date as Thursday, March 23. The holy month could be a difficult time for many because of the devastating earthquake last month, when many lost family members, friends and neighbors.
India:
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind announces Ramadan 2023 crescent moon not sighted anywhere in India. Ramzan Chand Not Sighted, Fasting To Begin From March 24, Announces Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind.
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, renowned organization of Muslim scholars in India, has announced that the Ramadan 2023 moon sighting had been conducted in many parts of the country. However, Ramzan Chand has not been sighted anywhere in India. Hence, Shaban month shall complete 30 days on March 23. Subsequently, Muslims in India will observe first Ramadan 2023 fast on Friday March 24.
Australia
The Ramadan 2023 moon has not been sighted anywhere in Australia. Therefore, Shaban will complete 30 days on March 23. Muslims in Australia will observe their first Ramadan 2023 fast on March 24.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh expecting 1st Ramadan on Friday March 24.
New Zealand
The holy month of Ramadan will begin on Friday, March 24 in New Zealand. The Hilal Committee of FlANZ took to Facebook to announce the holy month of Ramzan. The committee of FlANZ said that the new moon for Ramadhan was not sighted today in New Zealand. It also said that the month of Sha’ban will be completed tomorrow, Thursday, March 23 and Friday, March 24 will be the first day of Ramzan 1444H in New Zealand.
Sri Lanka
Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin their Ramadan fasting at dawn on Friday, March 24 as the new Crescent moon of the month of Ramadan 1444H has not been sighted in Sri Lanka this evening, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced.
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