RIYADH: This year, Ramadan is being observed in winter in Saudi Arabia and much of the region, bringing cooler temperatures and shorter fasting hours.
In Riyadh, temperatures have ranged from 8-20 C, while parts of the Northern Borders region have recorded lows of 3 C. The milder weather coincides with the holy month, which this year falls from mid-February to mid-March.
Because the Islamic Hijri calendar is around 11 days shorter than the Gregorian year, Ramadan shifts each year, becoming gradually earlier. Cloudy skies and intermittent rain have also kept temperatures low in parts of the Kingdom and forecasts indicate continued cool conditions.
Cloudy skies and intermittent rain have also kept temperatures low in parts of the Kingdom and forecasts indicate continued cool conditions. (SPA)
According to the National Center for Meteorology: “Starting Tuesday until the end of the current week, the cold weather will continue in the northern regions, while temperatures will drop from Wednesday in the regions of Riyadh, Qassim, and the Eastern Province.”
