Saudi Arabia and several other Arab countries have announced that the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan will start on Monday, coinciding with a devastating war in the Gaza Strip. Saudi Arabia, Islam’s birthplace, announced that the crescent of Ramadan was spotted Sunday evening and Monday will be the first day of the holy month, the official Saudi news agency SPA reported, citing the royal court. Similar official announcements were made by religious authorities in Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The beginning and end of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new moon. During R…