Saudi Arabia declared on Tuesday that Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, will begin on Wednesday.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, said in an address to Saudi citizens, Saudi residents, and Muslims around the world that the Kingdom is making steady progress in serving the Two Holy Mosques and Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
He congratulated Muslims on the arrival of Ramadan, saying it was an opportunity to perform good deeds and strengthen the principles of tolerance and solidarity.
He hoped that Almighty God would “bless the kingdom, accept our good deeds, and ensure the safety of the nation.” He also wished “that our brethren in Palestine, the Muslim Ummah and all over the world may enjoy peace and stability.”
King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman sent congratulatory messages to world leaders on the arrival of Ramadan.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates also declared the start of Ramadan on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court on Sunday urged Muslims across the kingdom to witness the crescent moon on Tuesday night, heralding the arrival of Ramadan.
