Ramadan 2025 Date: Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Pakistan & World Timings
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin based on the sighting of the crescent moon on February 28, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the expected start dates for various regions:
Saudi Arabia
Expected Start Date: March 1, 2025, if the crescent moon is sighted on February 28. Otherwise, it will start on March 2, 2025.
Moon Sighting: The Supreme Court has called upon citizens to observe the crescent moon on the evening of February 28.
India
Expected Start Date: If the moon is sighted on the evening of March 1, fasting will begin on March 2, 2025. However, some sources suggest that if the moon is visible on February 28, Ramadan might start on March 1.
Moon Sighting: Local moon-sighting committees and Islamic scholars will confirm the official start date based on the moon sighting.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Expected Start Date: March 1, 2025, if the crescent moon is sighted on February 28. Otherwise, it will start on March 2, 2025.
Moon Sighting: The International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi predicts visibility through telescopes in West Asia, most of Africa, and southern Europe.
Pakistan
Expected Start Date: Similar to India, the start date depends on the moon sighting. If visible on March 1, fasting begins on March 2.
Moon Sighting: The Ruet-e-Hilal committee will confirm the official date based on moon visibility.
Global Timings
General Start Date: March 1, 2025, is the anticipated start date for many countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey, and Egypt, contingent upon the moon sighting on February 28.
Variations: Some regions like the United States and the UK may experience crescent visibility on March 1 or 2, leading to slight variations in start dates.
