Saudi Observatory Anticipates Delay In Ramadan Moon Sighting
RIYADH, Feb 28: The Saudi Al-Ekhbariya channel reported that astronomer Abdullah Al-Khudhairiyah stated that the sighting of the Ramadan crescent moon could be delayed until 6:05 PM at the Hawtah Sudair Observatory.
As per the latest message on the social media platform, Haramain stated that
The cloud belt is currently present over the western, central, and eastern regions of the kingdom, making it difficult to sight the Ramadan crescent moon.
The Ramadan crescent has not been sighted at any observatories in the kingdom as of yet.
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