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Crescent moon marking start of the holy month is expected to be visible on February 28 UAE urges Muslims to sight the crescent moon on February 28 for Ramadan 2025. If spotted, Ramadan will begin on March 1; if not, it will start on March 2. Abu Dhabi: The UAE has officially called on Muslims to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Friday, February 28, to determine the start of Ramadan, the Emirates Fatwa Council announced on Wednesday. If the crescent moon is sighted after the Maghrib prayer, Ramadan will commence on Saturday, March 1. India, Pakistan & Bangladesh: In South Asia, Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on the same evening as in the Gulf countries. The Markazi Chand Committee in India and similar committees in Pakistan Ramadan in UAE is expected to begin on March 1 as the crescent moon will be visible on February 28, according to the UAE Astronomy Centre. Director Mohammed Shawkat Odeh confirms the likely 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 Dubai: The holy month of Ramadan is seven weeks away, with astronomers predicting its start on March 1, 2025, Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Chairman of the Emirates Astronomy Society, said. The Ramadan is this year expected to begin on Saturday, March 1, however, the start date will be confirmed by the UAE's moon-sighting committee. Each month in the Islamic calendar lasts 29 or 30 days, with its start heralded by the sighting of the new crescent moon. Dubai: The UAE's Moon-sighting Committee announced that tomorrow, Monday, the 11th of March 2024, will be the first day of Ramadan in the UAE and that today, Sunday, is the last day of Based on astronomical calculations, Friday, January 31, will mark the beginning of Sha'ban, leaving just one month until the start of Ramadan. The exact start of Ramadan, observed by Muslims Due to geographical positioning, the moon may be visible later than in the Middle East, potentially delaying the start of Ramadan to March 3, 2025, in some regions. Dubai and Other Gulf Nations. Dubai, along with other Gulf nations, follows Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting announcements. 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 Know Ramadan 2025 dates for Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and other countries worldwide. Discover the official start and end dates of the holy month dedicated to fasting, prayer, and Gulf Mall First half of Ramadan (1 - 15th day of Ramadan) General Mall Trading Hours: Saturday - Thursday: 10 am to 3:30 pm | 7:30 pm to 12 am (Option to trade till 1 am) Friday: 1 pm till 1 am; Food & Beverage: Iftar to 12 am (Option to trade till 1 am) Super Market: 8 am to 1 am; Second Half of Ramadan (16th day to the last day of Ramadan) This means that Ramadan is likely to begin on March 1st. However, the exact start date will depend on the sighting of the moon. As daily routines shift, school and work schedules adjust, and the pace of life slows down, here are all the key details you need to know about celebrating Ramadan in Dubai and the UAE. What Do Muslims Do During Ramadan? In South Asia, Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on the same evening as in the Gulf countries. The Markazi Chand Committee in India and similar committees in Pakistan and Bangladesh will look for the moon on February 28, 2025 . * The dates above were calculated using the Umm al-Qura calendar used in Saudi Arabia and most countries of the Gulf. To get the exact date when Start of Ramadan is observed, as an official non-working public holiday, in a specific country, region or state, please refer to our listing of the official public holidays for that country. As many as 2,385 mosques across the country are ready to host the prayers and worshippers during the holy month of Ramadan.Addressing a press conference on Monday, HE the Get the latest update on UAE, business, life style, UAE jobs, gold rate, Exchange rate, UAE holidays, Dubai police, RTA and prayer times from UAE’s largest news portal. Get the accurate Ramadan 2025 date for Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan, and global timings. Know the start and end dates of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection.
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