Ramadan 2025 Moon sighting date: Muslims around the world are preparing for Ramadan 2025, also known as Ramzan, Ramzaan, or Ramazan. This holy month is a time of immense spiritual significance, marking the period when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). As one of the five pillars of Islam, fasting during Ramadan is a fundamental religious duty for Muslims.
Ramadan follows the Islamic lunar calendar, meaning its start date is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon. The moon sightings in Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, and other countries play a crucial role in confirming the beginning of Ramadan 2025. This year, Ramadan is expected to start on either March 1 or March 2, 2025, based on the moon sighting.
Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows a solar cycle, the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle. The Hijri calendar consists of 12 months, with each month lasting either 29 or 30 days. Ramadan begins right after the 29th day of the Islamic month of Shaaban and ends with the arrival of Shawwal, which marks Eid ul-Fitr.
The Ramadan 2025 moon sighting in Saudi Arabia is expected on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025, corresponding to 29 Sha'ban 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar. If the crescent moon is visible after Maghrib (evening prayers), the holy month will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. If the moon is not sighted, Ramadan will start on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
According to astronomers at the International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi, the crescent moon is likely to be visible on Friday, February 28, 2025. However, the final confirmation will be based on traditional moon sighting methods. As Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) said, ¡°Do not fast until you see the crescent and do not break your fast until you see it. If it is obscured, then estimate it.¡±
In India, the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting is anticipated on the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025. If the crescent moon appears, fasting will commence on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The final decision will be made by local moon-sighting committees and Islamic scholars.
Muslims in the United Kingdom are also awaiting the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. Based on previous observations, Ramadan is expected to begin on March 1, 2025, depending on the moon sighting confirmation.
Eid ul-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan, will be observed based on the sighting of the Shawwal crescent moon. It is expected to fall on either Sunday, March 30, or Monday, March 31, 2025.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is regarded as the holiest period in Islam. It is believed that the first verses of the Holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, which falls on the 27th night of Ramadan.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, abstaining from food, drink, and other worldly distractions. The goal of fasting is not just self-discipline but also spiritual purification, fostering a stronger connection with Almighty Allah. Muslims also engage in increased prayers, recitation of the Quran, charity, and acts of kindness throughout this month.
Ramadan 2025 will begin after the crescent moon is sighted in different parts of the world, including Saudi Arabia, India, the UAE, and the UK. With the expected moon sighting on February 28 in some regions and March 1 in others, Muslims worldwide are eagerly awaiting the official confirmation. As they prepare for this sacred month, the focus remains on faith, devotion, and strengthening their spiritual journey.
(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)
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