Riyadh, Feb. 17 -- The crescent moon, which marks the beginning of the holy month of Ramzan 1447 AH-2026, was sighted in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday evening, February 17.

Therefore, Tuesday is the 29th and last day of Shaban 1447 AH.

The Saudi Supreme Court announced that the first fast of the month of Ramzan will be observed on Wednesday, February 18, while Taraweeh prayers will begin on February 17, followingIshaprayers.

According to Arabic channel Al Ekhbariya, the Sudair Observatory used modern technology for the first time this year in an effort to enhance accuracy in observing the new moon. Advanced equipment was deployed alongside traditional methods, including naked-eye observation and binoculars.

Earlier, on Sunday, February 15, ...