Ramadan 2025:  Kuwait’s moon sighting board to meet Friday

Process follows Islamic traditions that rely on verified moon sightings

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Khitam Al Amir, Chief News Editor
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The sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon is very important in the Islamic calendar, as it determines the start of the month-long fast observed by Muslims worldwide.
The sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon is very important in the Islamic calendar, as it determines the start of the month-long fast observed by Muslims worldwide.
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Dubai: Kuwait’s Ministry of Justice announced that the Moon Sighting Board will meet on Friday evening at the Supreme Judicial Council in Mubarak Al Abdullah suburb to observe the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan.

The board has urged anyone who confirms sighting the crescent to contact them to help in determining the official start of the fasting month.

In a statement, the ministry extended its heartfelt congratulations to the political leadership, citizens, residents, and the Arab and Islamic nations on the advent of  Ramadan.

The sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon is very important in the Islamic calendar, as it determines the start of the month-long fast observed by Muslims worldwide.

The process follows Islamic traditions that rely on verified moon sightings to declare the beginning of Ramadan.

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