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The sighting of a new crescent moon – when the Moon appears as a slim sliver of light in the sky – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of 28 February in the UK. The exact date however depends on when the Moon is first seen. In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, in the UK but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a significant period of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin in London on the evening of Friday, 28th February, or Saturday, 1st March, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon. The festival begins with the sighting of the crescent moon, which usually appears one night after a new moon. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February and will When is Ramadan and Eid-ul Fitr 1446 (UK)? This video will explain "When is Ramadan and Eid-ul Fitr 1446" based on Moon Sightings in the UK, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. The visibility of the new crescent moon for Feb/Mar 2025 and the potential start of Ramadan is shown in the table below. Join East London Mosque's Ramadan countdown for 2025/1446. Track the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the blessed month begins. Wifaqul Ulama urges Muslims in Britain to attempt to sight the Moon for Ramaḍān 1446 on the evening of friday 28th february 2025. This will be the 29th SHA’BAN 1446. Moon sighting results should be reported to Wifaqul Ulama, you can notify us via our Email, Twitter, Facebook or by calling +447956589613. Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1446 AH on 28 February and 1 March 2025 (29th Shaban and the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to fall on the evening of Friday 28 February, ending with Eid Al Fitr on Sunday 30 March — though the exact time depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon. This upcoming Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. The Fourth Pillar of Islam is Sawm, or fasting. Fasting takes place during the month of Ramadan, which is a holy month in the Islamic calendar (lunar calendar). In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of February 28 in the UK, but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr are coming around quickly. The holy month is due towards the end of February or the beginning of March this year. Though there are some early forecasts, moon sightings will confirm the precise date closer to the time. The ninth month in the Islamic calendar is marked by healthy adult Muslims fasting from sunrise to sunset. London, February 27, 2025 – The United Kingdom’s moon sighting committee will convene tomorrow, February 28, 2025, to determine the start of Ramadan 1446 AH. The decision will be based on the visibility of the Ramadan crescent moon, marking the beginning of the Islamic holy month. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims worldwide. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, 28th February 2025, and conclude on the evening of Sunday, 30th March 2025, subject to the sighting of the moon. The exact date will be confirmed closer to the time with moon sightings, but in the meantime, the date has been predicted. When are Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2025? Ramadan is expected to start on the evening of Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1, this year. This is subject to the sighting of the moon. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. (Note: The exact dates of Ramadan and Eid depend on moon sightings in different countries, so they may vary slightly.) The Significance of Ramadan. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. NOTE: Please confirm prayer and iftar timings with your local mosque in addition to using the East London Mosque Ramadan time-table provided below. ☪️ * New moon sightings determine the start Out of the attendees (Imams) 80% agreed to follow Makkah in Moon sighting to unify celebration of Ramadan and Eid ul Fitr at least in London Makkah Al Mukarram Policy or strategy of Moon sighting is according to the conference which was accommodated by King Abdul Aziz City For Science and Technology on (7th-9th) November 1998. It has been proven from reliable sources (e.g. Kordi, 2003) that the main cause of the Ramadan and Eid divisions across the whole world, such as in the UK/Europe and North America, were caused by the false moon sighting reports from Saudi Arabia as a result of their civil calendar starting the months before the birth of the moon (New Moon As Ramadan 2024 draws near, Muslims and astronomers alike are eagerly awaiting the sighting of the crescent moon. This will determine the start of the holy month of Ramadan. It's expected that people will be on the lookout for the moon from either on Sunday, March 10, or Monday, March 11.
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