Ramadan begins with the crescent moon. Here’s why the official start time can still vary around the world
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 of the crescent moon.
Ramadan 2025 Date LIVE UPDATES: Saudi to observe Roza on Saturday as crescent moon sighted; India on Sunday
The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, with Roza starting from Saturday. In India, Roza begins from Sunday. Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia have also announced the dates for Ramadan.
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation, and Unity (OPAPRU) on Saturday urged Filipino Muslims to ...
Along with prayers, fasting marks the Islamic month of Ramadan, which is observed beginning Feb. 28, 2025, and ending March 30, 2025.
A new "supermoon" on Feb. 27, 2025, foreshadows the start of Ramadan, a total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 and a partial ...
Fasting begins Saturday, when Muslims will refrain from eating or drinking anything from dawn to sunset for the month. It's a ...
This weekend begins the month-long observance of Ramadan. In Houston, a month of events and celebrations are part of the ...
The timing of Ramadan and Easter in 2025 is dictated by astronomical cycles, which this year also include a couple of eclipses.
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