With the month of Sha'ban nearing its end, Muslim countries worldwide are gearing up for the holy month of Ramadan.
Preparations are underway for the traditional moon sighting, a crucial step in determining the official start of Ramadan.
On March 10th, as reported by international news agencies, meetings will be held across Islamic countries to observe the crescent moon and gather testimonies. However, experts anticipate challenges in the moon sighting due to astronomical factors.
Leading astronomers predict that the moon will be too faint to be seen with the naked eye or binoculars on March 10th across most of the Arab and Islamic world, due to the timing of the conjunction with the sun.
Based on these predictions, the beginning of Ramadan is expected to be on Tuesday, March 12th, following the completion of 30 days in Sha'ban. This aligns with the Islamic lunar calendar, which determines the start of religious months based on the moon's visibility.
While the official announcement will depend on moon sighting reports in each country, these early predictions provide communities with a potential timeframe for welcoming the holy month.
