Ramadan to begin Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, while others start Thursday

Muslims will begin fasting on Wednesday for the holy month of Ramadan. But debate over whether the crescent moon is visible yet means that, in several countries, Ramadan will officially begin on Thurs

17 Feb, 18:30 — 17 Feb, 19:53

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The articles discuss the imminent start of Ramadan, with both noting some regions will begin on Wednesday. While [dw] highlights Saudi Arabia starting Wednesday and other countries on Thursday due to moon sighting debates, [premium-times] specifically reports on Nigeria's expected Wednesday start. The coverage shows alignment on the Wednesday start for some, but differs in geographical focus and the reasons for varied start dates.

What sources agree on

Ramadan is commencing soon.
Some Muslim communities or countries will begin fasting on Wednesday.

Where they diverge

The specific start date and reasons for different commencement days across regions.

Highlights Saudi Arabia beginning on Wednesday, while 'several countries' will start on Thursday due to debate over crescent moon visibility.

Premium Times

Focuses on Nigeria, stating the Sultan is expected to declare Wednesday as the first day of Ramadan.

Notable gaps

The specific expected start date for Nigeria and the role of the Sultan/NSCIA in its declaration.

Covered by premium-times · Not in dw

The mention of Saudi Arabia starting Wednesday and other countries starting Thursday due to moon sighting debates.

Covered by dw · Not in premium-times

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DW17 Feb, 18:30First to report