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Ammon
28-02-2025
- General
- Ammon
Saturday marks first day of holy Ramadan
Ammon News - Ahmed Al-Hasanat, the Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, said that the holy month of Ramadan will begin tomorrow, Saturday, in the Hijri year 1446. This occurred on Friday night at the King Hussein bin Talal Mosque, during the Iftaa Department's Ramadan crescent moon sighting event. Al-Hasanat said that following an examination of the crescent sighting findings, the Council of Iftaa, Research, and Islamic Studies has verified that today, Friday, marks the end of the month of Shaaban and that tomorrow, Saturday, marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan.
Roya News
28-02-2025
- General
- Roya News
Jordan announces start of Ramadan on Saturday
Jordan's Grand Mufti announced that the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The announcement follows astronomical calculations and moon sighting efforts conducted by the Iftaa Department. With this confirmation, Friday will be the last day of Sha'ban, and Tarawih prayers will commence on Friday night. Muslims across Jordan will begin fasting from dawn to sunset on Saturday, marking the start of a month dedicated to prayer, reflection, and charitable acts. Authorities have urged the public to respect the sanctity of Ramadan by adhering to fasting hours in public spaces.
