A statement from the Sultan’s palace said that tomorrow, being 23, will be equivalent to 29 Sha’aban, which is the last month immediately before Ramadan.
The statement appealed to anybody who sight the new moon to immediately report it to his or her village or district head for onward transmission to the Sultan, who will formally announce the commencement of the 30-day Fasting.
The Sultanate also gave the following phone numbers to call if the village or district head is not available:
08037157100
07067416900
08036149757
08035965322.