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

00:00 - 17 Feb 2026

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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 Thursday instead.

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