Gulf States and Western Countries mark the beginning of Ramadan.

(Web Desk) – Muslims are fasting for the first time today as the holy month of Ramadan begins in Western Countries , Saudi Arabia, the Gulf states, and Afghanistan.

Last night, thousands of worshipers came to say the first Taraweeh prayers of the auspicious month at the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah and the Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, creating spiritually inspiring sights. Around the world, devotees prayed for forgiveness and peace and expressed appreciation for seeing Ramazan.

In the meanwhile, tomorrow marks the first fast observed in Iraq, Oman, Turkey, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Ramadan will start on Thursday in countries in Central Asia, including Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. Tomorrow, it is anticipated that Bangladesh, India, Japan, Singapore, Australia, and France would also observe the first fast.

The Ramazan moon sighting in Pakistan will be determined today. Maulana Abdul Khabir Azad will head the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee’s important meeting, which will take place in Peshawar. In order to gather reports of moon sightings, zonal Ruet-e-Hilal committee meetings will also be held around the nation.

There is a good probability of seeing the moon in different sections of the country, according to the Meteorological Department and pertinent specialists. After the committee meeting, an official statement announcing the commencement of Ramazan is anticipated.