Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims across the kingdom to sight the crescent moon marking the start of Ramadan on Tuesday evening, corresponding to Shaaban 29, 1447 AH, or Feb. 17, 2026, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

The court urged anyone who sights the crescent with the naked eye or through binoculars to report to the nearest court to register their testimony, or to contact the nearest centre for assistance in reaching a court.

It also encouraged those able to observe the moon to join the committees established in various regions for this purpose, SPA said.