Saudi Arabia calls for moon sighting on Tuesday

A person appears to be like for the brand new crescent moon to point the beginning of a brand new Islamic month. Pawan Singh / The Nationwide

The Supreme Courtroom in Saudi Arabia has referred to as on individuals to search for the crescent moon on Tuesday, the sighting of which might begin the holy month of Ramadan.

State information company SPA reported that the nation’s Supreme Courtroom has requested anybody who sights the crescent moon, whether or not with the bare eye or utilizing binoculars, to report it to the closest court docket and register their testimony. Alternatively, they'll contact the closest related authorities to information them.

The sighting of the crescent moon marks the beginning of Ramadan for Muslims the world over.

Pilgrims travelling to Makkah can get hold of permits to carry out Umrah throughout Ramadan and to carry out prayers on the Rawdah within the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s Nusuk app.

Pilgrims are suggested by the ministry to carry out Umrah as soon as throughout Ramadan to offer others an opportunity and to stop overcrowding.