Ramadan to start on March 11, astronomically

NT Bureau

Doha: The start of the holy month of Ramadan for the year 2024 is expected to fall on Monday, March 11, according to astronomical calculations, the Qatar Calendar House has said. 

However, the official declaration about the start of Ramadan is made by the Moon Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs in Qatar.  

Engineer Faisal Mohammed Al Ansari, Executive Director of the Sheikh Abdullah Al Ansari Complex, said: “The crescent of the blessed month of Ramadan for this year will be born on Sunday, corresponding to March 10, 2024.”

He added: “The crescent of Ramadan for the year 1445 AH will set after sunset on the day of investigation (March 10, 2024) in the sky of the State of Qatar for a period of 11 minutes, and this period will increase as we head towards west.”

The Islamic Hijri months are influenced by the lunar cycle, while the Gregorian calendar is guided by the solar cycle.