Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on March 1, but the final confirmation depends on the sighting of the crescent moon on February 28. This year, an unusual celestial alignment means that many countries—including India,

As Muslim adherents throughout the world look forward to Ramadan 2025, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has set the date for the crescent moon sighting.

Sighting the moon phase is important. Here's when the crescent moon is likely to be sighted in India and Saudi Arabia.

Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1, contingent upon the moon sighting on February 28. Muslim communities in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, India, and Pakistan will determine the start based on the crescent moon's visibility.

If you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia during Ramadan, here is what you need to know about its cultural customs

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.

Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has called on Muslims to sight the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. This marks the 29th of Shaaban 1446 in the Islamic Hijri calendar.

The UAE has urged all Muslims in the Kingdom to observe the crescent moon for Ramadan on the evening of Friday, February 28, as announced by the Emirates Fatwa Council on Wednesday. This date aligns with the 29th of Shaban in the Umm Al Qura calendar,