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.
When is Ramadan 2025, and how is the moon sighted?
The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, or Sunday, March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon. Other countries, especially in the Western Hemisphere, could see the Ramadan moon before Mecca this time.
A new "supermoon" on Feb. 27, 2025, foreshadows the start of Ramadan, a total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 and a partial ...
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
Billions of Muslims around the world are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan. Here's what to know about this ...
Muslims in Indonesia are shopping for sweets and new clothes and taking part in traditional festivities as millions mark the ...
The Sultan of Sokoto and president-general of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) on Friday, February 28, ...
The start date of Ramadan 2025 has been announced in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei and more countries around the ...
Abu Dhabi, UAE — Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is bringing treasured Emirati traditions ...
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