Ramadan 2022 to Begin April 3 in Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and UK, Astronomers Confirm

According to astronomical calculations, the moon will be easily visible to the naked eye on Saturday, April 2 at 7:46 pm (local time) in Saudi Arabia, at 8:12 pm (local time) in Morocco, at 9:15 pm (local time) in London, at 9:21 pm in Bradford (UK), at 9:18 pm in Birmingham (UK) and at 9:09 pm in Leicester (UK). Consequently, the first day of Ramadan 1443H-2022 will correspond to April 3.

Since the appearance of Covid-19, the month of Ramadan has been placed each year under the yoke of health restrictions. In Morocco, the authorities had announced in 2021 a national curfew extending from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., forcing the faithful to perform the tarawih prayers at home. Businesses like restaurants and cafes were required to close at 7:30 p.m. It remains to be seen whether the Moroccan authorities will announce similar measures for Ramadan 2022.