PM Modi extends greetings on holy month of Ramzan

February 19, 2026 10:06 AM

PM Modi extends greetings on holy month of Ramzan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended warm greetings to the people of India and the global community on the commencement of the holy month of Ramzan In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “Ramzan Mubarak! May this auspicious month further the spirit of togetherness in our society. May there be peace and prosperity everywhere.” The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan has been sighted, and the first roza will be observed today. Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, Qazi-e-S...

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

February 18, 2026 10:54 AM

Gulf countries begin Ramadan as Saudi Arabia confirms moon sighting

Gulf countries commenced the holy month of Ramadan on Wednesday after crescent moon sighting committees in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates confirmed the start of Ramadan 1447 AH on Tuesday evening. Authorities in Qatar and Kuwait also announced February 18 as the first day of fasting, aligning with astronomical calculations. In a statement, the UAE Presidential Court said the decision followed confirmation by the Moon Sighting Committee, convened in Abu Dhabi under the UAE Council for...