The sacred month of Ramadan kicked off on Monday evening with the sighting of the moon, marking the beginning of a month-long period of fasting for the Muslim community. During this auspicious time, followers emphasize five-time prayers, Quran recitation, fasting, and charitable acts towards the less fortunate. The commencement is acknowledged with the moon sighting and will continue until the next sighting at the end of the month. Notably, this year's Ramadan arrives 12 days earlier than the previous year.