A statement by the ministry said that the Islamic affairs delegates across the Kingdom, as well as FAR units confirmed, on Thursday, Shaaban 29, 1441 hegira, corresponding to April 23, 2020, after the Al Maghrib prayer, the non sighting of the lunar crescent announcing the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
Friday will be the 30th day of the month of Shaaban and the first day of the holy month of Ramadan 1441 hegira will correspond to Saturday, April 25, 2020, it said.