Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

Ramadan crescent sighted in Saudi Arabia, confirming the commencement of the holy month. Taraweeh has commenced in Saudi Arabia and Saturday will be the first fast of the month in Saudi Arabia. For India, the first fast will be on Sunday.

Ramadan, the ninth Islamic month, is a time of worship, discipline, self-restraint, and empathy for the less fortunate