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: 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.
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