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Ramadan is set to begin on Friday evening and will go on until 30 March. Many Muslims will spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink – including water – during daylight hours The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. Ramadan 2025: Lights switched on in London’s Piccadilly Circus to mark start of holy month for Muslims. Over 1,500 people attended the event to mark the start of the month of fasting LONDON: The UK’s capital, London, was illuminated with festive lights to celebrate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan for the third consecutive year this week. Mayor Sadiq Khan switched on over Ramadan is based on the lunar calendar, which is shorter than the solar year. Because of this, Ramadan shifts by about 10 to 11 days each year. The exact start and end dates of Ramadan depend on Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and is considered one of the holiest periods of worship. Muslims will fast from dawn to dusk - and are expected to abstain from eating, drinking London's West End has been lit up with thousands of lights to mark the holy month of Ramadan. Celebrations for this year's Ramadan began on Wednesday with Ramadan Illuminations and a royal Money raised during Ramadan is a lifeline to millions, and there are thousands of registered charities in England and Wales to choose from that work locally, nationally or overseas. Ramadan 2025: When does it start and what are the rules? ‘Do I care? No’: Nadiya Hussain is prepared for backlash on new book. Morocco's earthquake killed thousands. But survivors marking Can you vape during Ramadan? If smoking breaks your fast, explained. When is Ramadan 2024? UK start date and how moon sighting works. This year, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28th February 2025 or Saturday 1st March 2025. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. When does Ramadan end? Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration officially marks the end of Ramadan. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. In 2025, Muslims around the world are expected to begin observing Ramadan simultaneously due to the same moon sighting date. This rare alignment will likely start on March 1, 2025, lasting until The start date of Ramadan 2025 in the UK depends on the sighting of the crescent moon: If the moon is sighted on February 28, then Ramadan will begin on March 1, 2025. If the moon is not sighted, then Sha’ban will complete 30 days, and Ramadan will begin on March 2, 2025. UK Ramadan Moon Sighting 2025 Live Updates The coronavirus pandemic means millions of Muslims living in the UK will be celebrating Ramadan differently this year. During Ramadan, Muslims fast for 30 days during the hours of daylight. Ramadan is set to begin on Friday evening and will go on until March 29. UK's King Charles And Queen Camilla on Wednesday took part in pre-Ramadan preparations during a visit to Darjeeling Express Ramadan is expected to start on March 2, 2025, based on local moon sightings. United States, UK, and Other Countries. Muslims in Western countries may follow local moon sightings or announcements from Saudi Arabia. This means Ramadan in these regions will likely begin on either March 1 or March 2, 2025. What Happens During Ramadan? Image Source Food is passed along the line as more than 400 members of the Muslim community enjoy iftar at the American Express Community Stadium. Photo: Brighton and Hove Albion The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, along with other global moon sighting committees, has urged believers to look for the new moon on Friday, February 28, 2025 (corresponding to 29 Sha’ban 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar). If the moon is sighted on that evening, Ramadan 2025 will commence on Ramadan is a holy month dedicated to prayer and reading the Quran. Generosity and giving to worthy causes and neighbours are encouraged. It is a period for reflection, self-restraint, and warmth
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