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Saudi Arabia\u2019s Islamic affairs authorities announced March 11 as the first day of Ramadan 2024.<\/p>\n

The decision comes after the country\u2019s special moon-sighting committee\u00a0announced<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that the crescent was visible during the sighting tonight, meaning tomorrow should be the first day of Ramadan in the Gulf country.<\/p>\n

Ramadan is expected to last for 30 days in Saudi Arabia, unlike in Morocco, where Muslims will fast for only 29 days this year.<\/p>\n

Morocco\u2019s crescent moon sighting committee is yet to determine the first day of Ramadan this evening. The North African country is expected to announce March 12 as the first day of Ramadan, according to astronomers.<\/p>\n

Ramadan customs, especially food served during iftar differ from one country to another. But Islamic rituals remain the same, including charities also called Zakat in Arabic, as well as religious customs.<\/p>\n

During Ramadan, Muslims perform extra prayers following isha or night prayers every day throughout the holy month.<\/p>\n

Streets, especially in the Middle East are fully adorned with lights and lamps in the shape of the moon or fanous, a traditional lantern used to decorate stress in homes during the holy month. Fanous are more common in Egypt. According to the government website\u00a0Visit Saudi<\/strong><\/a>, this tradition takes place on the 13th, 14th or the 15th day of\u00a0Ramadan<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes compared to Halloween, Gargee\u2019an is marked by \u2018children dressing up in traditional attire, going door to door, singing traditional songs and getting sweets from their neighbors,\u2019\u201d Visit Saudi Arabia quoted Firas Al Rkhayes, an Arabic language teacher, as saying.<\/p>\n

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Saudi Arabia\u2019s Islamic affairs authorities announced March 11 as the first day of Ramadan 2024. The decision comes after the country\u2019s special moon-sighting committee\u00a0announced\u00a0that the crescent was visible during the sighting tonight, meaning tomorrow should be the first day of Ramadan in the Gulf country. 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