18.02.2026 14:28
After Saudi Arabia announced the sighting of the Ramadan crescent, the first pre-dawn meal (suhur) was held in many countries. The recitation of the Quran by Kurdish artist Semira Karzan drew attention during the suhur program on the Iraq-based Rudaw channel.
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced that the Ramadan crescent has been sighted. Following the announcement, Ramadan began in Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Yemen, Palestine, Iraq, the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG), Kuwait, Bahrain, and Lebanon, with the first pre-dawn meals taking place last night.
NOTABLE NAME IN THE PRE-DAWN PROGRAM
A surprise name appeared in the pre-dawn program broadcasted by Rudaw television, based in Iraq. Kurdish artist Semira Karzan performed a recitation of the Quran live on air. The program was followed with great interest by viewers.