Riyadh, Feb. 18 -- Worshippers gathered on Tuesday, February 17, to perform the Isha and first Taraweeh prayers of Ramzan 1447-2026 at the Two Holy Mosques in Saudi Arabia.

It came after authorities confirmed that Ramzan would begin in the Kingdom on Wednesday, February 18, following the sighting of the new crescent moon. The moon-sighting committee announced after Maghrib (sunset) prayers that the crescent had been observed, officially ushering in the fasting month.

The Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet's Mosque in Madinah witnessed large crowds in an atmosphere of calm and discipline. Authorities implemented comprehensive operational plans to ensure safety and ease of movement, including continuous field monitoring to manage crowd fl...