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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 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 In 2025, Ramadan is expected to start from Friday 28 February, and will conclude on the evening of Sunday 30 March, meaning Eid al-Fitr is likely to fall on Monday 31 March. Ramadan is a holy The holy month of Ramadan is a very important time in the Islamic calendar, and Muslims all over the world take part. It begins and ends with the appearance of the crescent Moon. Ramadan begins at sundown on Friday, February 28, 2025. Learn how and why this holiday is celebrated, and share your own traditions! 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. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is a time for fasting, prayer, and reflection. The month of Ramadan is expected to begin on either Feb. 28 or March 1, 2025, based on the lunar calendar The start is determined by a moon sighting committee in Saudi Arabia, and Ramadan begins the day after the committee spots the new crescent moon. If the moon isn’t visible, lunar calculations CAIRO (AP) — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. The month of Ramadan traditionally begins with a new moon sighting, marking the start of the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. Many Muslims (except children, the sick and the elderly) abstain from food, drink, and certain other activities during daylight hours in Ramadan. 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. The start and end of Ramadan can vary due to the Islamic Calendar following a lunar cycle. Ramadan dates are based on lunar sightings and will differ depending on geography, according to the 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. CAIRO, Egypt — Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan starts. For Muslims, it’s a time of Ramadan is likely to start in India on March 11, 2024 following the sighting of the moon in Mecca, and it will end on April 9, 2024. Eid al Fitar is expected to occur on April 10, 2024 or April 11 The holy month of Ramadan begins on Friday at sundown and marks a month of fasting for Muslims around the world. Over 1 billion people globally will celebrate Ramadan by fasting from sunrise to Ramadan is about to start. Here’s why Muslims will fast from dawn to sunset for a month Islamic holy month is expected to start on Feb. 28 or March 1, depending on the sighting of the moon. 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. Charity: A Pillar of Ramadan. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: "The best of charity is that given in Ramadan." (Tirmidhi, Hadith 663) Charity holds special significance during Ramadan. There are several forms of giving that help purify our wealth and increase our rewards: Zakat al-Mal: An obligatory annual charity based on accumulated wealth. The United Arab Emirates has called for moon sightings ahead of the start of Ramadan. 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.
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