Saudi Arabia has announced the dates for the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan
The announcement came after the crescent was sighted on Monday evening
The announcement came after the crescent was sighted on Thursday evening
The holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, April 24
The sighting of the moon will mark the start of Eid Al Fitr
The first day of Eid Al Adha falls on the 10th day of the Dhu al-Hijjah month
Government and military staff will receive around a full working week off to mark the Eid holiday
The government has declared five days of leave – including the weekend – in the country
The first day of the holy month is expected to begin on Monday