Nigeria: Ramadan to Begin Thursday As Saudi Moon Observers Sight No Crescent

Saudi Arabian moon observers said there was no sight of the Ramadan crescent on Tuesday, meaning millions of Muslims around the world will begin the holy month on Thursday.

According to reports on Saudi Arabian state TV, as published by Arab News, bad weather made observation of the crescent difficult.

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