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. Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims, begins at sundown on February 28th and ends with Eid al-Fitr on March 30th. Laylat Al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan, is Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, Feb. 28 or Saturday, March 1, 2025 Laylat Al-Qadr is expected to begin on Wednesday, March 26 or Thursday, March 27, 2025 Eid al-Fitr is expected to begin 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. When is Ramadan 2025? 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. When does Ramadan end? Lasting for 29 or 30 days, Ramadan 2025 will end around March 30, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr estimated to start around 30 March, again with a possible difference of a couple of days. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims. It remembers the month the Qur'an was first 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). Ramadan Begins: Friday, February 28th, 2025 (First fast on Saturday, March 1st, 2025) First Day of Shawwal and Eid al-Fitr: Sunday, March 30th, 2025. Key Dates to Remember: First Taraweeh Prayer: Friday, February 28th, 2025; First Day of Fasting (1st Day of Ramadan): Saturday, March 1st, 2025 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 When does Ramadan end? Lasting for 29 or 30 days, Ramadan 2025 will end around March 30, with the celebratory days of Eid al-Fitr estimated to start around 30 March, again with a possible When Will Ramadan 2025 Start and End? When Will Ramadan 2025 Start and End. The Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, causing Ramadan to shift approximately 10 days earlier each year. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on Friday, 28th February 2025, and end on Sunday, 30th March 2025, with Eid al-Fitr likely to be celebrated on Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection for Muslims, begins at sundown on February 28th and ends with Eid al-Fitr on March 30th. Laylat Al-Qadr, the holiest night of Ramadan, is With Ramadan 2025 / 1446 just a few days away, when exactly are we expecting it to start? Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month in the Islamic Hijri calendar, begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. It’s expected this sighting will occur on the evening of Friday 28 February. If Ramadan begins on 28 February, its final day would be If there is no sighting, the month of Shaban will continue until the 30th day, and the first fast of Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2. Here are predictions for the start of Ramadan in several countries: Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Supreme Court has not yet confirmed the official date of Ramadan after the moon sighting a few days or before Ramadan. Why Ramadan 2025 Ends With A Solar Eclipse. Saturday, Mar. 29 — the date of March's new moon — is the year's first solar eclipse. This deep partial solar eclipse, visible at sunrise in eastern Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time of spiritual reflection, devotion, and fasting from dawn to sunset. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of March 1 and end with Eid al-Fitr around March 30 or 31, depending on moon sighting. The Islamic calendar consists of 12 lunar months, with each month lasting between 29 and 30 days, depending on the moon's sighting. The beginning of Ramadan is marked by the sighting of the new 13:44, 25 FEB 2025; The exact start and end dates of Ramadan depend on the sighting of the crescent moon. The occurrence of two Ramadans in a single year is rare and happens once every 33 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. The sighting of the crescent moon (Hilal) marks the beginning and end of Ramadan. Regional Variation: Depending on the location and visibility of the moon, the exact start of Ramadan may vary from one location to another. 2. Begins at Fajr. The pre-dawn prayer time, Fajr, is when the fasting period officially begins.
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