Saudi Arabia | The Supreme Court calls for the investigation of the sighting of the Ramadan crescent on Sunday evening

The Supreme Court called for the investigation of the sighting of the crescent moon of the blessed month of Ramadan, on Sunday evening. Corresponding to the twenty-ninth of the month of Sha`ban, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, and to inform the nearest court whoever sees it with the naked eye or through binoculars.

This came in a declaration of the Supreme Court, which reads as follows:

Praise be to God, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and all his family and companions, and after:

In view of the contents of Supreme Court Resolution No. 143 / H and the date of 3/8/1442 AH, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar, that no one witnessed the sighting of the crescent of the month of Shaban on the evening of Saturday the twenty-ninth of Rajab 1442 AH despite his view. It was dusty in most of the observatory atmosphere that night, and based on it and on what had been previously issued orders and instructions, following the guidance of the Messenger - may God bless him and grant him peace. The Supreme Court in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wishes to all Muslims throughout the Kingdom to investigate the sighting of the crescent of the blessed month of Ramadan, on the evening of Sunday the twenty-ninth of the month of Shaban according to the calendar of Umm al-Qura, and if it is not seen, then the sighting of the crescent is sought on the evening of Monday corresponding to the thirtieth of the month of Shaaban, According to the Umm al-Qura calendar for the twenty-ninth of the month of Sha'ban, according to the cited Supreme Court’s decision, based on the Royal Order No. 1829 dated 7/1/1433 AH, which determines the eligibility of the months on the twenty-ninth day that follows.

The Supreme Court asks whoever sees it with the naked eye or through binoculars to inform the nearest court, record his testimonies to it, or contact the nearest center to help him reach the nearest court.

The court hopes those who have the ability to show interest in the matter, join the committees formed in the regions for this purpose, and calculate the reward and reward by participating in it because of the cooperation it involves in righteousness and piety, and the benefit of all Muslims.