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: Crescent moon to be sighted in India today, Ramzan to begin from Sunday
In India, the crescent moon will be sighted around 6 pm today to determine the start of Ramadan. However, in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Ramzan fasting has already begun. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Ramadan 2025.
Ramadan 2025 LIVE as start date to be announced with crescent moon sighting
However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,
Crescent moon not sighted; Ramadan to begin in T&T tomorrow night
The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 has not been officially sighted, according to reports from both local and regional committees, as confirmed by Darul Uloom T&T.
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.
Ramadan 2025: No sight of crescent moon today, first Roza to be observed on Sunday, says Jama Masjid Imam
Meanwhile, Lucknow's Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Today, on 28 February, moon was not seen in Lucknow or anywhere else in the country. The first 'roza' will be observed on 2 March 2025..."
Ramadan moon sighting highlights: Crescent SEEN in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, Australia; Muslims begin fasting from March 1
Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia but India, Pakistan Sri Lanka, Philippines to begin fasting from March 02. Catch all the latest updates here!
Ramadan Moon Sighted 2025 In Saudi Arabia: Crescent Moon Not Sighted In Lucknow, Fasting From Sunday
Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2. The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti announced that the crescent moon was not sighted and that the start of Ramadan fasting will be on Sunday,
'Hilal': Arabic word for crescent moon is a symbol of transformation and beauty
The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the beginning and end of every month of the Hijri calendar. Even now, astronomers and religious scholars wait for the arcing sliver of silver to appear in the night sky before announcing the beginning of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2025: UAE, Saudi Arabia gear up for crescent moon sighting
Dubai: For the first time ever, the UAE deployed artificial intelligence-powered drones to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The innovative approach aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of moon sighting,
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