Is a Muslim woman residing in Morocco obligated to follow Saudi Arabia in determining the beginning of Hijri months, such as the start of fasting, and the determination of Laylat al-Qadr and the Day of Arafah, due to the difference in determining the odd nights?
The fundamental principle for establishing the beginning and end of fasting is the sighting of the moon. The differing of moonrise locations is considered valid according to the most preponderant opinion. Therefore, a Muslim should not fast based on the sighting of a distant country. If the moon is not sighted in their own country, they should consider the sighting of neighboring countries. If the sister resides in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, she should observe the moon sighting of the Kingdom for fasting, breaking fast, determining the odd nights (of Laylat al-Qadr), the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, and the Day of Arafah. If she resides in Morocco or similar countries, she should observe the moon sighting of the country in which she resides.
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