JERUSALEM, February 29, 2023 (WAFA) – The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine, Mohammad Hussein, declared that Saturday, February 30, will be the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan.

The Grand Mufti extended his congratulations to Muslims across the world, as well as to the Palestinian people both at home and in the diaspora, on the arrival of this blessed month.

He also conveyed his greetings to the Palestinian leadership, led by President Mahmoud Abbas, praying that this holy month brings goodness, mercy and forgiveness.

He prayed for the swift liberation of the steadfast prisoners and the protection of Jerusalem and Al-Aqsa Mosque.

Daily work hours in government institutions will be reduced to only five during the holy month of Ramadan, according to a recent government statement.

It said work will begin at 9:00 in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon during Ramadan, which is expected to start on Saturday.

Usually, work hours are seven, from 8 until 3.

T.R.