Ramadan 2025: Crescent moon sighted in India; fasting to begin on March 2

Ramadan 2025: The crescent moon was seen in India on Saturday, marking the start of Ramadan. This means the first fast (Roza) will be on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The announcement was made by the Jama Masjid and Lucknow's Shahi Imam.

Ramadan starts in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

Along with India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will also begin Ramadan on March 2, as the moon was sighted on Saturday. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia will start fasting a day earlier, on Saturday, March 1, as the moon was seen there on Friday.

This year, the Islamic Hijri calendar and the Gregorian calendar have aligned, which happens once every 33 years. This makes the start of Ramadan 2025 even more special.

Fasting and Eid-ul-Fitr

During Ramadan, people also give to charity and help those in need. After a month of fasting, the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated with prayers, feasts, and time with family and friends.

As Ramadan 2025 begins, the Muslim community looks forward to a month of faith, discipline, and togetherness.

Significance of Ramadan

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered one of the holiest months in Islam. It is a time dedicated to fasting, prayer, and spiritual discipline. Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, and other physical indulgences from dawn to sunset, focusing on self-discipline and devotion. The Quran, Islam’s holy book, is believed to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) during this month over 23 years.

The month-long fasting period ends with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the conclusion of Ramadan. During this time, families and communities come together to break their fast and share in the festivities.

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