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        "id": 1562329,
        "msgid": "saudi-arabia-sets-1-ramadan-for-wednesday-18-february-1771482328",
        "date": "2026-02-17 22:36:21",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia Sets 1 Ramadan for Wednesday 18 February",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court confirmed the sighting of the crescent moon, setting the start of Ramadan 1447 H on Wednesday 18 February 2026. Indonesia, however, determined through its own isbat session led by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar that 1 Ramadan falls on Thursday 19 February, as the hilal did not meet MABIMS criteria.",
        "content": "<p>Saudi Arabia\u2019s Supreme Court announced that the hilal (crescent moon)\ndetermining the start of Ramadan has been sighted. Saudi Arabia will\nbegin the Ramadan 1447 fast on Wednesday, 18 February.<\/p>\n<p>As reported by Arab News on Tuesday (17\/2\/2026), the Ramadan fast\nwill commence on Wednesday, 18 February. Muslims will abstain from\neating and drinking from dawn until dusk throughout the holy month.<\/p>\n<p>Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is observed by\nMuslims worldwide as a month of fasting, reflection, and community. The\nholy month concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, the Indonesian government determined that 1 Ramadan 1447\nH falls on Thursday, 19 February 2026, meaning the fast will begin the\nday after tomorrow.<\/p>\n<p>The determination of the start of Ramadan was decided during an isbat\nsession held by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The isbat session\ntook place at Hotel Borobudur, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday (17\/2\/2026),\nchaired by Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBased on astronomical calculations, today\u2019s hilal data does not meet\nthe MABIMS hilal criteria,\u201d said Minister Nasaruddin Umar at a press\nconference following the isbat session.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/saudi-arabia-sets-1-ramadan-for-wednesday-18-february-1771482328",
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