Rabat – Like several other Gulf countries, Kuwait announced Saturday April 2 as the first day of Ramadan.
The country’s Sharia Sighting Board announced the news on Friday after the sighting of the crescent moon for Ramadan.
Many other countries in the Gulf also confirmed Saturday as the first day of Ramadan, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.
Some other countries, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore announced Sunday as the first day of Ramadan.
Morocco will sight the crescent moon for Ramadan on Friday evening. Astronomers, however, expect Sunday to be the first day of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. The event is one of the five pillars of Islam.
During Ramadan, Muslims across the world fast from sunrise to sunset. The month lasts 29 or 30 days.
People with chronic medical diseases or illnesses that require medication are exempt from fasting. Children who have not reached puberty are also exempt from fasting.
