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. Iraq, Syria, Japan, Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia have also announced the dates for Ramadan.
The moon sighting before Ramadan is a practice that is a traditional and essential aspect of the Islamic faith as it ...
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
His 9-month-old daughter in tow, Ali watched as local officials joined Muslim residents outside Borough Hall to light a ...
Officials prepare a telescope to scan the horizon for a crescent moon that will determine the beginning of the holy fasting ...
The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the ...
Ramadan, an Islamic holy month marked by fasting, prayer and charity, begins Friday evening. Here's a look at what to know in Michigan.
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