Hyderabad, Feb. 11 -- The first day of Sha'ban 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or "in the year of the Hijra") - 2024 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) begins on Sunday, February 11, and serves as a reminder that the holy month of Ramzan is just around the corner - only one month away.

The crescent moon - which indicates the beginning of the Hijri month- of Sha'ban observed on Saturday, February 10 in the Kingdom.

Therefore, Saturday was the last and 29th day of Rajab 1445 Hijri.

Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, is a time for Muslims worldwide to prepare for Ramzan which involves fasting from dawn to dusk.

Most Arab and Islamic countries begin Sha'ban today. Meanwhile, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka expe...