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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 Muslim world is preparing for the start of Ramadan 2025, but the exact date will depend on the sighting of the new crescent moon. F asting will begin on either Saturday, March 1, or Sunday Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar; the month cycles through the seasons. The start of the month traditionally depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, the first day is expected to be on or around March 1. The Ritual of Moon Sighting . On the evening of the 29th day of Shabaan, the month preceding Ramadan, moon sighters across the world search the western horizon for the first sliver of the new moon. How do Muslims know when Ramadan starts? Moonsighting rules, a passage from scripture (Hadith), and lively discussions about the Moon and who can sight it. 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 Traditionally, Ramadan starts when those authorities observe the first signs of the new crescent moon, around a day or two after the new moon, meaning that clear skies in one area and cloudy skies in another could alter the month’s specific starting time. 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. 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 2025 Moon Sighting Live Updates: Saudi Arabia, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, If the New Moon is sighted today then Ramadan 2025 will start from Saturday March 01, 2025. Else Well, this celestial sighting marks the Ramadan start date, and it’s a big deal. The Supreme Court is urging all Muslims in the Kingdom to take part in this tradition on Sha’ban 29, 1446 AH, according to the Umm al-Qura calendar. Observers in Dubai are likely to sight the crescent moon on March 2, aligning the UAE’s Ramadan start with Saudi Arabia. Significance of the Crescent Moon Sighting. The moon sighting holds deep spiritual importance, marking the beginning of fasting from dawn to dusk for the next 29 or 30 days. However, if the moon is not visible, the holy month will commence on March 2. According to the UAE’s International Astronomy Centre, Ramadan is expected to start on March 1. Each year, residents across the country eagerly anticipate the moon sighting, which officially marks the beginning of the holy month. Muslims and religious authorities determine the date of the start of Ramadan and Eid-Ul-Fitr (the festival that marks the end of the month of Ramadan) by the sighting of the crescent moon. 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 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. Earlier, national space agency SUPARCO predicted that Ramadan moon would be hard to spot on February 28 Friday, and that Ramadan would start on March 2, 2025. The final decision will be made by the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee. Eid-ul-Fitr is expected on March 31, following the sighting of the Shawwal moon. The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon, which may vary based on location and weather conditions. Ramadan 2025 Dates in Different Countries. Image Source: Twitter. Saudi Arabia and UAE. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates follow official moon-sighting committees. The crescent moon will be observed on February Ramadan 2025: Muslims around the world are getting ready for Ramadan 2025. The start of the holy month depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. This year, a rare event will happen as countries like India, Pakistan, and the Gulf nations will look for the moon on the same evening, February 28, 2025.
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