Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar announced that Ramadan will begin tomorrow after sighting the new moon. UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, who has been reported ill in recent days, was quoted by the Emirati news agency: "I congratulate the Emirati people, its residents and the Arab and Islamic peoples on the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadan and pray to God that it will be a month of peace and stability in the region and the entire world."

