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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. Advertisement The Crescent Moon And Ramadan’s Beginning. 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 The Muslim world is preparing for the start of Ramadan 2025, but the exact date will depend on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Fasting will begin on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday This year is an exceptionally rare occasion when Muslims worldwide will gear up to sight the Ramadan moon at the same time. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia along with the Moon Sighting Committees in 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) Following the sighting of Ramadan crescent moon on Friday, February 28, after Maghrib or evening prayers, the taraweeh prayers will begin on the same night and Muslims in Saudi Arabia will 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, and 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 Moon in the Room is a children's book that helps kids learn and engage with Ramadan traditions! Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SPARCO) has predicted the sighting of the Ramadan moon for the year 2025. Close 23.9 C. Karachi. Friday, February 28, 2025. LIVE STREAM The Ramadan Crescent Sighting Committee, which is affiliated with the Emirates Fatwa Council, based on the Council’s mandate to sight the crescent moon in the country, calls on anyone who sees The Ramadan moon sighting in Canada follows traditional Islamic practices where scholars and authorities look for the crescent moon to declare the start of the holy month. If the moon is sighted on 28th February, then 1st Ramadan 2025 in Canada will be on 1st March 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. Charity (Zakat & Sadaqah): Helping the poor is an important part of Ramadan. Quran Recitation: Many Muslims aim to finish reading the Quran during Ramadan. As the moon sighting day gets closer, Muslims in India, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and other places are excited to welcome Ramadan 2025, a month of faith, self-discipline, and kindness. The country’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs asked its religious committees to gear up to see the moon for Ramadan on February 28. If the moon is visible then, Saturday will be the first day of 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 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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