Doha, Qatar: The Crescent Sighting Committee at the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs has invited Muslims across Qatar to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan on the evening of Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

In an official statement, the committee requested anyone who observes the crescent to report directly to its headquarters at the Ministry’s building in Dafna Towers to submit their testimony.

The committee is scheduled to convene shortly after Maghrib (sunset) prayer to review the sightings and officially announce the start of Ramadan. (QNA)

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