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 But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon. 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 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 Ramadan 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon is on Friday, Feb 28, 2025 at 0:44 Universal Time. On that day, the elongation is more than 8 degrees and moon is more than 5 degrees above the sun everywhere in North America. Therefore, first day of Ramadan 1446 is on Saturday, March 1, 2025, insha'Allah. Tarawih prayer will start on Friday night. New Crescent Moon of Ramadan 1446: The Astronomical New Moon (conjunction) is on February 28, 2025 (Friday) at 0:44 UT. On February 28, the moon can be seen in Central and North Americas. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1, depending on the moon sighting, and will conclude with Eid al-Fitr on March 30 in Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims around the world prepare to The exact date is determined by the sighting of the new moon. The first day of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1. Fasting can last for 29 or 30 days, depending on when the moon Eid al-Fitr 1446 AH: The Astronomical New Moon will be born on the evening of Saturday, March 29, 2025. On that evening the elongation is more than 8 degrees and the moon is more than 5 degrees above the sun. Hence the first day of Shawwal (Eid al-Fitr) is Sunday, March 30th, 2025, insha’Allah. Its sighting will signal the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr, a holiday that marks the end of Ramadan. When Is Easter Sunday 2025? The moon’s phases also play a role in Western Ramadan 2025 begins March 1 (subject to moon sighting). Get accurate prayer times for major US cities including New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Find Fajr, Maghrib, and all daily prayer times. Muslims across the United States are eagerly awaiting the official Ramadan moon sighting USA to determine the start of the holy month. The Central Hilal Committee will meet on 28th February 2025 to confirm the sighting of the crescent moon and announce the first day of Ramadan 2025 USA. If the moon is sighted on 28th February, then 1st Ramadan 2025 in Canada will be on 1st March 2025. If not, Ramadan will start on 2nd March 2025. Ramadan in Canada 2025 Calendar & Sehri-Iftar Timings. Many Muslims rely on the Ramadan in Canada 2025 calendar to keep track of Sehri and Iftar timings. Cities like Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, and 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 In 2025, Muslims around the world are expected to begin observing Ramadan simultaneously due to the same moon sighting date. This rare alignment will likely start on March 1, 2025, lasting until 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. 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. Moon sightings signify the start of Ramadan and, once it has been spotted by the moon sighting committee, the ninth month of the Hijri calendar can officially begin. A day before the crescent, the Met Office issued a warning that cloudy weather conditions could further hamper the chances of sighting the crescent moon. Ramazan Moon Sighting 2025. Ruet body meeting is slated for 6:30 pm on Friday, as members of committee will attempt to observe the moon. If visible, the holy month will start on March 1 2025 If the crescent moon is visible on the evening of February 28, Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. However, if the moon is not spotted, the holy month will start on Sunday, March 2. This marks the beginning of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, considered the holiest time of the year for Muslims. Saudi has officially put out the call for everyone to keep an eye out for the crescent moon on Friday February 28, 2025. Now’s the time to mark your calendars. Why the rush to spot the moon, you ask? Well, this celestial sighting marks the Ramadan start date, and it’s a big deal. Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting: All Eyes on Sky Astronomy suggests that Morocco will celebrate Ramadan's first day on Sunday, a day after Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries.
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