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Ramadan Start Splits Worldwide, With Saudi and Gulf on Feb. 18, Others on Feb. 19

Divergent moon‑sighting rulings produced a two‑day start across countries.

Pakistan Poised for Feb. 19 Ramadan Start as Moon Sighting Likely on Feb. 18