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Arar, July 21, 2026, SPA — The first-quarter moon of the Hijri month of Safar 1448 illuminated the skies over Northern Borders Region on Tuesday evening in a celestial display visible to the naked eye after sunset, with half of the lunar disk illuminated, marking about one week since the start of the lunar month and one of the most prominent phases of the Moon’s monthly cycle. Chairman of the Space and Astronomy Association Zahi Al-Khulaiwi said the first-quarter phase occurs when the Moon forms an angle of about 90 degrees with the Earth and the Sun, causing around 50% of its Earth-facing side to be illuminated. He noted that this

Riyadh, February 26, 2026, SPA — Wadi Hanifa in has welcomed Ramadan with a noticeable surge in walkers and runners. Its tributaries and scenic trails have transformed into a daily destination for fitness enthusiasts of all ages and both genders, as they enjoy the capital’s pleasant weather and the month’s unique spiritual atmosphere. During a field tour, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) met with members of the R7 Run Club, which has grown to 4,681 members since it was founded in April 2018, making it one of the most prominent community running clubs. Club members emphasized to SPA that maintaining a fitness routine during Rama

Makkah, February 25, 2026, SPA — Ramadan street stalls in the neighborhoods of Makkah are among the most prominent seasonal features accompanying the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan. They form a daily scene that reflects Ramadan’s distinct character and evokes elements of collective memory linked to the city’s culinary and social traditions. These stalls spread across neighborhood surroundings ahead of the Maghrib call to prayer, offering a variety of Ramadan foods and beverages, in a display that reflects simplicity in detail and the renewal of inherited practices preserved by the community across generations. Reside

Turaif, February 22, 2026, SPA — Northern Borders Region is witnessing a noticeable drop in temperatures with the advent of this year’s holy month of Ramadan, as Turaif recorded 4°C, Arar recorded 9°C, and Rafha registered 10°C, according to data from the National Center of Meteorology. Cold weather is expected to persist until the end of the holy month, with forecasts indicating temperatures may drop to zero degrees. Ramadan coincides with the late winter season, so temperatures are lower than in previous years. Some observers noted that Ramadan will continue to fall in winter until 1454 AH, then shift to autumn from

Red Sea Museum presents a rich program of workshops, storytelling sessions, performances, and cultural gatherings throughout the holy month of Ramadan Running from February through March 2026 in Historic Jeddah, the Ramadan programming features hands-on workshops in traditional crafts, contemplative creative sessions, and outdoor community gatherings Programming runs alongside the opening of Sunken Treasures: The Maritime Heritage of the Red Sea, a major temporary exhibition exploring centuries of cultural exchange across the Red Sea Located in the restored Bab Al Bunt building, the Red Sea Museum is a cultural anchor in Historic J

Riyadh, February 17, 2026, SPA — Riyadh Region Municipality announced the working hours of “Madinty” Offices in Riyadh during the holy month of Ramadan, ensuring efficient service delivery for residents and visitors. The offices will operate from Sunday to Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in line with the holy month, facilitating smooth reception of visitors and completion of their requests within clear and specific hours. Madinty Offices are distributed across the five municipal sectors of the capital to cover various neighborhoods. They serve as direct service points for residents, providing municipal services including