Today will mark the first day of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia after the crescent moon was sighted in the country yesterday’s evening.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food and drink, reports Arab News.

The holy month is a period of introspection and community, when Muslims read the Qur’an, perform taraweeh prayers, and increase their good deeds including charitable giving.