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.

The month of Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam, coming after Sha'ban. Muslims eagerly await Ramadan throughout the year. Now, in just a few moments, Ramadan will begin, and the long wait will finally be over.

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

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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,

In India, the Ramadan crescent moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the auspicious month will commence on March 2.

For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.

Muslims will begin fasting during the month of Ramadan this weekend. The sighting of the new moon heralds the beginning of the month of Ramadan. Parts of the Middle East have already announced that the first day of Ramadan will be tomorrow (Saturday).

The Islamic holy month of Ramadan, commemorating the first revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad, will begin Friday evening upon the sighting of the moon, with fasting beginning on Saturday.