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The sighting of a new crescent moon – when the Moon appears as a slim sliver of light in the sky – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of 28 February in the UK. The exact date however depends on when the Moon is first seen. In 2025, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday, February 28, in the UK but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. 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 When is Ramadan and Eid-ul Fitr 1446 (UK)? This video will explain "When is Ramadan and Eid-ul Fitr 1446" based on Moon Sightings in the UK, Morocco and Saudi Arabia. The visibility of the new crescent moon for Feb/Mar 2025 and the potential start of Ramadan is shown in the table below. The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Other countries, especially in the Ramadan is set to begin on Friday evening and will go on until 30 March. Many Muslims will spend a period of 30 days abstaining from food and drink – including water – during daylight hours In the Islamic calendar, a month begins with the sighting of the new crescent Moon. That makes astronomy a key part of Islamic events and festivals, including Ramadan and Eid. Find out more about the connections between the Moon, astronomy and Islam with Royal Observatory Greenwich. Please look for the Hilal of Ramadan 1446 AH on 28 February and 1 March 2025 (29th Shaban and the next day) after sunset from the western horizon and report your results (positive or negative) via our website Observation Report Form. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. Eid al-Fitr officially begins at the start of the Islamic month of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. This year, Ramadan is expected to end on Sunday 30 March 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. Watch back our live stream where we attempted to sight the new crescent Moon, which signalled the end of Ramadan and the start of Eid al-Fitr in the UK. Director of the New Crescent Society Imad Ahmed and Royal Observatory astronomer Jake Foster hosted the broadcast. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of February 28 in the UK, but the exact date depends on when the moon is first seen. A sighting of a new crescent moon – when the moon appears as a slim sliver – marks the beginning of a new month in the Islamic calendar. The exact dates of Ramadan depend on the moon's sighting and can vary from country to country. The start of Ramadan 2025 in the UK and the US will be determined based on local moon sightings Ramadan Calendar 2025: UK Prayer Times and Fasting Schedule . Fasting Start and End Times. Each day begins with suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and ends with iftar (meal at sunset). In the UK, fasting hours will start around 5:00 am and end at around 6:00 pm, gradually increasing as the month progresses. What Time is the Ramadan Moon Sighting in the UK? The Ramadan moon sighting in the UK typically occurs shortly after sunset. On February 28, 2025, sunset in London is expected at 5:40 PM GMT. Official announcements regarding moon visibility are likely to be made between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM GMT. Will Ramadan Start on March 1 or March 2 in the UK? In 2025, Eid al Fitr is expected to be celebrated on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Saudi Arabia, depending on the moon sighting. The start of Ramadan 2025 in the UK and the US will be determined In the UK, the start of Ramadan is determined by moon sighting, based on both astronomical calculations and announcements from major central mosques. While the European Council for Fatwa and Research sets the date using precise calculations, scholars emphasise the importance of unity, encouraging Muslims to follow local mosque decisions. Saudi Arabia, Moon Sighting Committees in UAE, Qatar, India, Pakistan and other countries, have officially asked Muslims in the respective countries to spot the New Moon of Ramadan – the Holy Find out the expected start date of Ramadan 2025 in the UK, plus key information on moon sighting, fasting, and important observances. Find out when Ramadan 2025 begins in the UK, along with important dates and key information. Confirmed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Moon Sighting Committees in UAE, Qatar, India, Pakistan, USA, UK, Afghanistan, and Nepal, the crescent moon will be sighted on the evening of February If sighted, Ramadan begins on March 1; otherwise, it starts on March 2. India and Pakistan. In India and Pakistan, moon sighting usually happens a day later than in the Middle East due to time zone differences. Ramadan is expected to start on March 2, 2025, based on local moon sightings. United States, UK, and Other Countries
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