Hautat sudair: Attention is focused Tuesday evening on crescent-sighting locations across Saudi Arabia, particularly the observatories in Hautat Sudair and Tumair. Observers will gather before sunset awaiting the sighting of the crescent marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan in an annual scene anticipated by Muslims.
According to Kuwait News Agency, sighting committees are deployed across various regions of the Kingdom, however, these two locations remain among the most prominent due to their long record in moon sightings and the availability of advanced technical equipment. The official declaration of the start of Ramadan rests with the competent judicial authorities, following verification of sighting testimonies in accordance with approved Sharia regulations.