Ramadan begins in 9 Arab countries on Sunday

CAPITALS, June 27 (KUNA) -- Shortly after Kuwait and Saudi Arabia the holy month of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, seven other Arab countries made similar announcements on Friday night.
These are the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Sudan, Lebanon and Syria, while Yemen said it will start observing the fasting month tomorrow Saturday.
Earlier this evening the moon-sighting committees of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia announced that Saturday will be the last day of the lunar Hijri month of Sha'aban and therefore Ramadan will begin on Sunday. (end) kt.gb