Ramadan 2025: Crescent Moon sighting highlights around the world - From India to Saudi Arabia

Ramadan moon sighting updates around the world: Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam and is a month of fasting, prayer, and self-discipline. During this sacred period, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from eating, drinking, smoking, and negative thoughts while focusing on prayer, charity, and spiritual purification.

The crescent moon sighting is crucial as it marks the beginning of Ramadan. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which follows the sun, the Islamic Hijri calendar is based on lunar cycles. This makes the sighting of the new crescent moon essential in determining the start of Ramadan 2025.

Crescent Moon Sighting Process

On the last day of Shabaan, the month before Ramadan, Muslims eagerly await the first glimpse of the new crescent moon. As soon as the sun sets, moon sighters worldwide look toward the western horizon to spot the delicate crescent. In Saudi Arabia, the Judicial High Court gathers testimonies from people who claim to have seen the moon and then officially announces the start of Ramadan.

This tradition fosters unity among Muslims across different countries, as they prepare for a month of devotion, fasting, and charity. Typically, the crescent moon is first seen in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Western nations, while South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh often spot it a day later.

Crescent Moon Sighting Highlights Worldwide for Ramadan 2025

Ramadan 2025 Crescent Moon Sighting Highlights in India

In India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, and other South Asian nations, the crescent moon for Ramadan is usually sighted a day after Saudi Arabia. However, this year, Muslims worldwide are eagerly waiting to witness a rare moment where the crescent moon sighting might happen on the same night.

Since the crescent moon of Ramadan 2025 was not sighted in India, Muslims will begin fasting from March 2, 2025. The first Taraweeh prayer will be offered on the night of March 1, 2025, following Isha prayers.

Saudi Arabia Confirms Crescent Moon Sighting for Ramadan 2025

The crescent moon for Ramadan 1446 Hijri has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, marking the beginning of fasting from Saturday, March 1, 2025.

Crescent Moon Sighted in the UK, Ramadan 2025 Begins March 1

According to the North London Council of Mosques (NLCoM), the crescent moon for Ramadan 1446 has been sighted in London, UK. Muslims in the UK will begin fasting from March 1, 2025, and the first Taraweeh prayer will take place on the night of February 28, 2025.

UAE Announces Crescent Moon Sighting for Ramadan 2025

The UAE's Crescent Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed that the new moon was sighted, marking March 1, 2025, as the first day of Ramadan.

Pakistan Fasting from March 2 Due to No Crescent Moon Sighting

Pakistan¡¯s Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee, led by Chairman Maulana Abdul Khabeer Azad, has announced that the crescent moon for Ramadan 1446 was not sighted. As a result, the first fast will be observed on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Sri Lanka Confirms No Crescent Moon Sighting, Ramadan to Start March 2

The Colombo Grand Mosque reported that the crescent moon was not seen across Sri Lanka. Therefore, Ramadan will begin on March 2, 2025.

Indonesia Confirms Crescent Moon Sighting for Ramadan 2025

The crescent moon has been spotted in Indonesia, confirming that the first day of Ramadan 2025 will be on March 1. Muslims will start offering Taraweeh prayers from the night of February 28.

New Zealand Muslims to Begin Fasting from March 1

According to the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the crescent moon has been sighted, and fasting will commence on March 1, 2025.

Crescent Moon Sighted in Australia, Ramadan Begins on March 1

The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulrauf Guialani led the official moon sighting in Australia. The Australian National Imams Council (ANIC) confirmed that Ramadan 2025 in Australia will begin on March 1, 2025.

The crescent moon sighting for Ramadan 2025 has led to varying start dates across the globe. While Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand will begin fasting on March 1, 2025, countries like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will start on March 2, 2025. This annual event highlights the spiritual and cultural significance of Ramadan and unites millions of Muslims worldwide in faith and devotion.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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