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. 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 changes as the holiday follows the lunar calendar, which means the timing of the holiday changes by about 11 days each year. Here's what to know about the holy month. This year Ramadan is expected to begin on either Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025, and run through Sunday, March 30. It ends in the three-day celebration Eid-al-Fitr , one of the two Published On 26 Feb 2025 26 Feb 2025 The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Ramadan 2025 will commence with the first sighting of the youngest crescent moon just hours after February's new moon, ending just hours after a solar eclipse. Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28, 2025. Learn how and why this holiday is celebrated, and share your own traditions! Based on these calculations, the dates of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr are established. May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen. 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 The Muslim Theological Council of France (CTMF) announces the dates of the start and end of the month of Ramadan 1446H (see press release below). The holy month will begin on Saturday March 1, 2025 following the appearance of the first lunar crescent on February 28 at 3:43 p.m. (Paris time). In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February 2025, and will conclude on the evening of Sunday 30 March 2025, with the exact dates contingent upon 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. 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. The holiday is celebrated on different dates each year. Every year, it starts approximately 11 days before the previous year's. The exact date is determined by the sighting of the new moon. And it has been predicted that Ramadan 2025 in Bahrain will begin on Saturday March 1, 2025. UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan, chairman of the board of directors of the Emirates Astronomy Society predicted that the crescent moon of the month of Ramadan in 2025 will be “born” on Friday February 28, 2025. 27th January 2025: 27th Rajab 1446: 15th Shaban Shab-e-Barat: 14th February 2025: 15th Shaban 1446: Ramadan 2025: 1st March 2025: 1st Ramadan 1446: Laylatul Qadr The Night Of Power: 26th March 2025: 27th Ramadan 1446: Eid ul Fitr: 30th March 2025: 1st Shawwal 1446: Dhul Hijjah Begins: 29th May 2025: 1st Dhul Hijjah 1446: Hajj Begins: 4th June When Does Ramadan 2025 Start and End? Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, and end on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. The exact dates depend on the sighting of the moon. Why is Ramadan Important in Islam? Fasting in Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It is a time for self-discipline Ramadan 2025: Muslims around the world will observe Ramadan in 2025, expected to begin on the evening of March 1. The start of Ramadan is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. This holy month involves deep spiritual reflection, fasting from dawn until sunset, and increased devotion. It will culminate with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr. When Does Ramadan 2025 Start? The Islamic calendar follows a lunar system, causing Ramadan to shift approximately 10 days earlier each year in the Gregorian calendar. The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon, which may vary based on location and weather conditions. Ramadan 2025 Dates in Different Countries What are the dates for Ramadan 2025? While the exact date is yet to be confirmed, expect Ramadan to begin on Friday, 28th February. The holy month lasts between 29 and 30 days. Inspiring places of worship in the Middle East and beyond. 5 Mosques in the Middle East You Must Visit; 9 Most Beautiful Mosques, Temples and Pagodas You Must Visit 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:
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