This is your guide to everything you need to know about Ramadan 2025. More than 1.9 billion Muslims around the world unite in prayer and fasting during Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is believed that it was during this time that the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, were revealed to Prophet Mohammed. Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025; Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin this year around March 30 or 31 When is Ramadan 2025? Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025 (according to Saudi Arabia) and will end on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Eid al Fitr 2025 is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Significance of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr 2025 Ramadan is a sacred month for Muslims, dedicated to spiritual reflection, prayer, and community bonding. It commemorates the time when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The month culminates in Eid ul-Fitr, a joyous festival marked by special prayers, feasting, and charitable giving. The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon, signifying the start of the next month, is spotted. Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan with communal prayers, festive meals, and giving Zakat al-Fitr —a small donation to the poor before the Eid prayer. It is a time of joy, gratitude, and family gatherings. Ramadan 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. So, the first day of Ramadan is Saturday, March 1, 2025, insha’Allah. Tarawih prayer will start on Friday night. Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. On that evening the When Ramadan 2025 Ends: The Shawwal Moon It will finish with the breaking of the fast, known as Eid al-Fitr, on Saturday, Mar. 29 — just hours after the new moon — on Sunday, Mar. 30, or even It will end with Eid al-Fitr on Sunday March 30, after the observation of a new moon on March 29 at 11:58 a.m. and the visibility of the crescent on March 30 at 1:12 a.m. This year, the month of fasting will last 30 days. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start from Friday 28 February, and will conclude on the evening of Sunday 30 March, meaning Eid al-Fitr is likely to fall on Monday 31 March. Why does the date vary Eid al-Fitr is on the first day of the month of Shawwal (Islamic Calendar) and marks the end of Ramadan (month long fasting) and the beginning of a feast that breaks the fast. Days to Eid al Fitr 2025. Monday, March 31st is day number 90 of the 2025 calendar year with 1 month, 5 days until Eid al-Fitr 2025. The IslamiCity team is pleased to announce the expected dates for Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr in 2025/1446 AH. Through careful astronomical calculations and the guidance of the Fiqh Council of North America and the European Council of Fatwa and Research, the following dates are anticipated for most of North America and Europe, insha'Allah: Ramadan 2025 starts on sundown of Friday, February 28th lasting 30 days and ending at sundown on Saturday, March 29, celebrating for Muslims the ninth month (Ramadan) a month of fasting, prayer, giving and self evaluation. The timings for the following Ramadan Timetable for 2025 has been sourced from East London Mosque and is applicable for London. Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025, and will end on the evening of Sunday 30 March 2025, with the exact dates contingent upon the sighting of the moon. You can wish a happy Ramadan by simply saying: “Ramadan Mubarak!” Fasting begins at the first light of dawn and ends at sunset. Fasting time will get longer as Ramadan progresses. Approximate timings in 2025 in PA and DE are: Beginning of Ramadan: 5:19 AM until 5:53 PM; End of Ramadan: 5:34 AM until 7:22 PM; About Ramadan: Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are set to take place in the spring in 2025. Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic lunar calendar, is marked by healthy adult Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset. Worship and charity are also encouraged. Eid al-Fitr and End of Ramadan 2025. The conclusion of Ramadan is marked by Eid al-Fitr, a festival celebrating the completion of fasting. Based on moon sighting predictions, Eid al-Fitr 2025 is likely to fall on March 30 or 31. However, the exact date will depend on the lunar cycle and regional moon sightings. Eid Al-Fitr Holiday. Banks and financial institutions will be closed for Eid Al-Fitr from the end of work on Sunday, March 30, 2025, until Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Eid Al-Adha Holiday. For Eid Al-Adha, the break will begin at the end of work on Thursday, June 5, 2025, and end on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Exceptions and Continuous Services Ramadan begins (Tentative Date) Observance: Mar 11: Tuesday: Flag Day: Observance: Mar 20: Thursday: March Equinox: Season: Mar 31: Monday: Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 1: Tuesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 2: Wednesday: Eid al-Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) National Holiday: Apr 3: Thursday 23 Ramadan 1446 AH: Sunday: 24 March 2025: 10 Last Days of Ramadan: 24 Ramadan 1446 AH: Monday: 25 March 2025: 10 Last Days of Ramadan: 25 Ramadan 1446 AH: Tuesday: 26 March 2025: 10 Last Days of Ramadan: 26 Ramadan 1446 AH: Wednesday: 27 March 2025: 10 Last Days of Ramadan: 27 Ramadan 1446 AH: Thursday: 27 March 2025: Laylat al-Qadr: 27
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