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 Ramadan moon sighting Saudi Arabia

Ramadan 2025 date is unknown, but it is expected to begin in India, UAE, and Saudi Arabia on the same date.

Start of Ramadan in 2025 in India, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Dubai: If the crescent moon is visible after 6:00 p.m., Ramadan is expected to begin in 2025 on Friday, February 28. Fasting will begin on March 1 in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates if the moon is seen on February 28. If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 2.

 Date of Ramadan 2025: 

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, also known as Ramzan, Ramazan, or Ramazan, is the ninth month of the Hijri or Islamic lunar calendar and is also considered as one of the most sacred months.  The start and conclusion of each month in the Islamic calendar are set through the sighting of the crescent moon, which occurs shortly after the new moon.

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Ramadan 2025: Know the expected date and moon sight timings

According to the lunar Islamic calendar, Ramadan in 2025 is expected to begin on the evening of February 28 (Friday), contingent upon the sighting of the crescent moon after 6:00 PM.

However, this date is tentative; it might instead start on March 1 (Saturday) or possibly March 2 (Sunday), as the official start date of Ramadan will be determined based on astronomical calculations and the traditional sighting of the moon.

Fasting will begin on March 1 in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates if the moon is seen on February 28. If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 2.

A day later, the moon is seen in South Asian nations like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

The date for Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, will also depend on the lunar cycle and is anticipated to fall on March 30 or 31, 2025.