Ramadan 2023: Dates, Greetings, and Moon Sighting Updates
TL;DR
With the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, people around the world are preparing for a month of fasting and festivities. Muslims believe that Ramadan is the month when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad more than 1,400 years ago. To welcome the new month, various Muslim-majority nations have personalised greetings in their native languages, including the common sayings "Ramadan Mubarak" and "Ramadan Kareem". Greetings also extend to sign language and Braille.
- Ramadan greetings: Hear ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ in different languages Al Jazeera English
- Ramadan 2023 dates and what to know about the Muslim holy month Palm Beach Post
- Saudi Arabia declares Ramadan to start Thursday The Times of Israel
- Ramadan 2023 moon sighting highlights: First crescent moon sighted in UAE Hindustan Times
- Ramadan to begin on Thursday in Saudi Arabia, Qatar Al Jazeera English
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