His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa exchanged cables of congratulations with Gulf, Arab, and Islamic leaders on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan which will be observed tomorrow (February 18).
The first day of Ramadan 1447 AH comes following the announcement by Supreme Court's moon sighting committee based on the sighting of the crescent in Saudi Arabia.
His Majesty the King extended his best wishes on the occasion, wishing their countries many happy returns for the holy month, reported BNA.
On their part, Their Majesties, Highnesses, and Excellencies extended their congratulations and best wishes to His Majesty the King and wished the Kingdom of Bahrain further progress and prosperity.
In a statement, the Moonsighting Committee of the Kingdom of Bahrain said the start of Ramadhan is determined either by sighting the new crescent or by completing the month of Sha’ban. As Sha’ban 1447 AH began on Tuesday, January 20, according to the Bahraini calendar and other recognised calendars, the Committee convened today evening (February 17) at the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (SCIA).
The Committee noted that although no testimonies were received in Bahrain, the crescent moon was confirmed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by a number of reliable witnesses. Accordingly, it declared Wednesday, February 18, as the first day of Ramadhan 1447 AH, making fasting obligatory.
The SCIA extended congratulations to His Majesty King Hamad, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, members of the Royal Family, the people of Bahrain, and the Arab and Islamic nations, wishing them many happy returns.
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