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Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting 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. Advertisement 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: For Eid al-Fitr, the Astronomical New Moon will appear on Saturday, March 29th, 2025, marking the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid on Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Ramadan is more than just fasting; it is a time of spiritual growth, increased devotion, and self-reflection. 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 This year, the holy month of Ramadan begins at the first sighting of the crescent Moon on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. Learn about how—and why—Ramadan is observed. What Is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. When is Ramadan 2024 and how is the moon sighted? Following the sighting of the moon, Saudi Arabia has announced that the first day of fasting will be Monday, March 11. Moon-sighting officials have declared the start of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month, on 11 March. Saudi Arabia 's two holy mosques issued a statement, saying "the crescent of Ramadan 1445/2024 Ramadan is determined by the Islamic lunar calendar, which begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be on Thursday, 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. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28. The date corresponds with the 29th of Shaaban 1446 in the Islamic The UAE Council for Fatwa called on the entire population of Dubai and the other emirates to watch out for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday February 28. Moon sightings signify the start of Ramadan and, once it has been spotted by the moon sighting committee, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar can officially begin. Normally, South Asian countries see the moon a day after the Gulf nations, but this year, they will look for it on the same day. Shweta Singh Updated : Feb 27, 2025, 08:47 PM IST Ramadan 2025: Muslims around the world are getting ready for Ramadan 2025. The start of the holy month depends on the 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 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. The moon doesn’t just determine Islamic observances; it also sets Easter’s date for Christians worldwide. Ramadan 2025: When Will It Begin? Ramadan 2025 will likely start on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, 2025. The exact date depends on when observers spot the thin crescent moon following the February 27 new moon. Saudi has officially put out the call for everyone to keep an eye out for the crescent moon on Friday February 28, 2025. Now’s the time to mark your calendars. Why the rush to spot the moon, you ask? Well, this celestial sighting marks the Ramadan start date, and it’s a big deal. The holy month of Ramadan 2025 is approaching, and Muslims across Pakistan are preparing for fasting and prayers. According to astronomical calculations, the 1st Ramadan 2025 in Pakistan is expected to fall on Monday, March 10, 2025, subject to moon sighting. Ramadan 2025 in India. In India, Ramadan typically begins a day after the crescent moon is sighted in the Middle East. For 2025, the date will align closely with the moon sighting over Mecca This date aligns with the 29th of Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar, a system used by the country to determine Islamic dates and months. In the Hijri calendar, Islamic months typically span either 29 or 30 days. If the crescent moon is sighted on Friday evening after the Maghrib prayer, Ramadan will begin on March 1.
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