Qatar
Ministry of Endowments urges public to observe Ramadan Crescent on Tuesday
February 15, 2026 | 12:20 PM
The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs has urged Muslims in the State of Qatar to observe the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, the 29th of Sha'ban 1447 AH, corresponding to February 17, 2026.
In a statement on Sunday, the committee urged anyone who sights the crescent to promptly report in person to the ministry's headquarters at Dafna Tower to submit their testimony.
The committee will convene immediately after Maghreb prayer.
February 15, 2026 | 12:20 PM