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Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the Islamic world. If the moon is sighted, the month of Ramadan begins, with the first fasting day being March 1. Otherwise, Shaaban will complete 30 days, and the first fasting day will be March 2. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon following the new moon. Since the new moon occurs on Feb. 27, 2025, the first glimpse of the A man looks at members of the Malaysian Islamic authority as they perform the “Rukyah Hilal Ramadan,” the sighting of the new moon to determine the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File) Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Each year, the dates of Ramadan fluctuate, as its start is based on the phases of the moon. The start is determined by a moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia, and Ramadan begins the day after Ramadan is observed by Muslims during the entire lunar month by the same name. The month of religious observances consists of fasting and extra prayers. Some important historical events during this month are generally believed to include: 10 Ramadan, death of Khadija bint Khuwaylid, the wife of Muhammad. [5] 15 Ramadan, birth of Hasan ibn Ali. [6] The rule to finding the Ramadan start date seems simple enough: Ramadan starts as soon as the first sliver of the growing Moon after the month of Sha‘bān can be sighted in the night sky. However, there are some challenges and questions that have arisen in the Muslim world: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Officials saw the crescent moon Sunday night in Saudi Arabia, home to the holiest sites in Islam, marking the start of the holy fasting month of Ramadan for many of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. According to the Islamic lunar calendar, the sighting of a new crescent moon marks the start of Ramadan. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time of fasting, prayer, After Sha’aban comes the special month of Ramadan which is predicted to begin on Saturday March 1 this year. If you do spot the crescent moon on Friday evening then the Ramadan Crescent Moon Sighting Committee has asked that you report your sighting by either calling 027774647 or fill in this form online. Credit: Canva Pro Religious authorities in Morocco are set to observe the crescent moon for the holy month of Ramadan on Friday, February 28. ADVERTISEMENT. Thursday, February 27, 2025. International; If the moon is spotted on Friday evening after the Maghrib, or sunset, prayer, then Ramadan will commence on March 1. However, if the crescent moon is not spotted, then the holy month will begin The month of Ramadan is observed by fasting for the entire month, followed by Iftar and the evening prayer. Before starting the fast, the pre-dawn meal, also known as Sehri, is consumed by Muslims. The Islamic holy month of Ramadan and Easter in the Christian calendar are just two major religious festivals determined by the moon. The first one is Ramadan, which will begin this weekend Two Eclipses During Ramadan 2025. Between Ramadan’s start and end in 2025, two celestial events will occur: Total Lunar Eclipse (“Blood Moon”): March 13-14, 2025 Best visible from North and South America; Earth’s shadow will completely cover the moon; The moon will appear reddish due to sunlight filtering through Earth’s atmosphere The Holy Month of fasting, Ramadan 2025, in Saudi Arabia, and across the world, including India and Pakistan, will commence on Saturday March 01, 2025 if the Ramadan Moon is sighted on Friday Ramadan 2025: Muslims around the world are getting ready for Ramadan 2025. The start of the holy month depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, a rare event will happen as countries like India, Pakistan, and the Gulf nations will look for the moon on the same evening, February 28, 2025. If the crescent moon is visible on the evening of February 28, Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. However, if the moon is not spotted, the holy month will start on Sunday, March 2. This marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, considered the holiest time of the year for Muslims. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to look out for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28; Legit.ng reports that the date corresponds with the 29th of Shaaban 1446 in the Islamic Hijri calendar; Ramadan—the ninth month of the Muslim calendar—is one of the most sacred times for Muslims
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