Dhaka, March 1 -- Muslims across most Arab nations, including Saudi Arabia, will begin fasting on Saturday following the sighting of the moon marking the start of Ramadan.

According to Arab News, a daily based in Riyadh, the moon was spotted in Saudi Arabia on Friday evening.

In response, the government announced that the holy month's observances would commence from Saturday.

Fasting will also begin on Saturday in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Japan, and Australia.

However, in Southeast Asian nations including the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei, Ramadan will commence on Sunday as the moon was not sighted in these regions on Friday, according to Gulf News, a Dubai-based daily.

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