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This year, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28th February 2025, and end on Sunday 30th March 2025, depending on the sighting of the moon. When is Eid al-Fitr? Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the blessed month of Ramadan. Because of this, Ramadan shifts by about 10 to 11 days each year. The exact start and end dates of Ramadan depend on the sighting of the crescent moon. The occurrence of two Ramadans in a single For example, the sun will rise at around 6.30am during the first few days of Ramadan this year, and set at roughly 5.45pm, meaning iftar will be taken reasonably early in the evening. As the month Because the Muslim calendar year is shorter than the 365 days of the Gregorian calendar year, Ramadan begins 10 to12 days earlier each year. Read on to find out more about what Muslims When does Ramadan 2025 start and come to an end? The dates Ramadan takes place vary every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, also known as the lunar cycle. This year, The date for Ramadan changes every year as the Islamic calendar follows the phases of the moon, known as the lunar cycle. That means that in 2025, Ramadan will start on Friday, February 28 when the moon can be seen in Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Ramadan will last 30 days ending on Sunday, March, 30 when Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated. So, when does Ramadan start in 2025? This year, the Ramadan start date in the UK is expected to be 28 February 2025, and fasting will conclude on the evening of 30 March 2025. These dates are subject to the official moon sighting. Other key Ramadan timetable 2025 dates to be aware of are: 28th February – the first day of Ramadan 2025 fasting If the moon is sighted, the month of Ramadan begins, with the first fasting day being March 1. Otherwise, Shaaban will complete 30 days, and the first fasting day will be March 2. Advertisement Ramadan in 2025 is expected to start on the evening of Friday, 28th February, with the first day of fasting on Saturday, 1st March. It will end before the day day of Eid al-Fitr which is expected to take place on Sunday, 30th March, or Monday, 31st March, subject to moon sighting. According to the statement, the astronomical calculations confirm that the conjunction for the crescent of Ramadan will occur on Friday, 28th February 2025, at 00:45 GMT (03:45 Makkah local time). The reason for the earlier start in 2025 is that Islamic dates move forward by 10 or 11 days a year due to the lunar-based Islamic calendar of 354 days being out of sync with the 365-day Gregorian Every year during the Ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Ramadan is globally observed by Muslims as a commemoration of Muhammad’s first revelation. Days Until Ramadan * Days Hours Minutes Seconds *The start of Ramadan may change depending on the lunar cycle and the first sighting of the crescent moon. Starting on the first sighting of the crescent moon, Ramadan lasts 29 to 30 days until In the UK, the majority of mosques follow Saudi Arabia's moonsighting announcement — something which local moon sighter Imad Ahmed calls a "recipe for division". Ahmed, who founded the New Crescent Society, an independent group of moon sighters in the UK, says this year's Ramadan will likely be a divided one in Britain. 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 As lunar months are shorter than solar, the Islamic calendar does not correspond with the Gregorian calendar followed in the West, so that means Ramadan occurs around 10 days earlier every year. What is Ramadan? Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic (Hijri) calendar and one of the holiest periods of worship for Muslims. The month lasts a period of 29 or 30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon, and appears to shift forward approximately 11 days each year as the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle instead of the Gregorian calendar we commonly use today. Every year, the Islamic month of Ramadan is observed around the world, uniting Muslims in acts of worship, whether that is fasting, prayers, or charity. UK Muslims welcome Ramadan as a month that consolidates bonds of love within the community and awakens the spirit of brotherhood in the West. When are Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2025? Ramadan is expected to start on the evening of Friday, February 28, or Saturday, March 1, this year. This is subject to the sighting of the moon. It rotates by roughly 10 days each year due to the fact that Islam follows a lunar calendar. This year, the holy month of Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28th February 2025 or Saturday 1st March 2025. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. The exact timing is based on the sighting of the moon. This year, Ramadan will start on the evening of Friday, February 28 and come to an end on Sunday, March 30. — Muslim Hands UK (@muslimhandsuk) November 29, 2023. Recommended Reading:
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