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 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. 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. 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. Lasting for 29 or 30 days, Ramadan 2025 will end around March 30, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr estimated to start around 30 March, again with a possible difference of a couple of days 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 Begins: Friday, February 28th, 2025 (First fast on Saturday, March 1st, 2025) First Day of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr: Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Key Dates to Remember: First Taraweeh Prayer: Friday, February 28th, 2025; First Day of Fasting (1st Day of Ramadan): Saturday, March 1st, 2025 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 will Ramadan 2025 end? Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration officially marks the end of Ramadan. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. 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. Eid al-Fitr for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on sundown of Sunday, March 30th ending at sundown on Monday, March 31st. 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. 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 exact date is unknown, but it’s expected on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan. When is Eid al-Fitr 2025 ? Eid al-Fitr is expected to be on the evening of Sunday 30 th March or Monday 31 st March depending on the sighting of the moon. This will mark the end of the bless month of Ramadan. Make the Most of Ramadan 2025 Ramadan 2025 is just around the corner, and as the city prepares for the Holy Month, there are plenty of important updates to keep in mind. From the official moon sighting and adjusted work hours to Dubai Metro schedules, paid parking timings, school distance learning updates, and where to witness the iconic Ramadan cannon—use this as your guide to stay informed on all the latest updates. 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. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time of spiritual reflection, devotion, and fasting from dawn to sunset. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of March 1 and end with Eid al-Fitr around March 30 or 31, depending on moon sighting. Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, is expected to begin on March 31, 2025. Like the start of Ramadan, the exact date depends on the sighting of the crescent moon (called the Shawwal Moon) on the evening of March 30. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start on Saturday, March 1. Important note: individual students/employees may observe slightly different days for the beginning and end of Ramadan based on their local communities. We encourage flexibility in planning and implementation. You can wish a happy Ramadan by simply saying: “Ramadan Mubarak!” Its appearance ends Ramadan, the month of Shawwal, and the Eid al-Fitr festivities are started. Saturday, Mar. 29 sees 2025's first solar eclipse. AFP via Getty Images 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.
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