Ramadan 2025 moon sighted in Saudi Arabia, fasting begins on March 1
Muslims in various parts of the world, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and other Gulf nations, typically follow Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting reports. Other countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Africa and Europe, will conduct their own moon sightings and announce the start of Ramadan accordingly.
By: Shahid Anwar
New Delhi: The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, confirming that the holy month will commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Official Handle of the News Publication Inside The Haramain (Inside the Haramain) posted on X on February 28, "BREAKING NEWS: The #Ramadan1446 Crescent has been SEEN in Saudi Arabia.
Subsequently,
Saturday, 1st March 2025 is the beginning of the month of Ramadan"
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia confirmed that the Ramadan crescent was sighted in the cities of Tumair and Sudair. Following this, the Royal Court officially declared the beginning of the Islamic holy month, a period of fasting, prayer, and spiritual reflection for Muslims worldwide.
Official Handle of the News Publication Inside The Haramain (Inside the Haramain) also posted on X, “BREAKING NEWS: The Royal Court on behalf of Supreme Court:
Tomorrow, Saturday, is the first day of the month Ramadan”
“BREAKING: Sighting of the #Ramadan crescent confirmed in Tumair and Sudair,” it also posted.
With the sighting of the moon, Taraweeh prayers will be held after Isha prayers tonight at the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah. The mosques are expected to witness a massive influx of worshippers as the faithful prepare for a month of devotion.
“Taraweeh Prayers to be established after Isha Prayers in the Two Holy Mosques tonight,” Official Handle of the News Publication Inside The Haramain (Inside the Haramain) said.
Global Observations and Significance
Muslims in various parts of the world, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and other Gulf nations, typically follow Saudi Arabia’s moon sighting reports. Other countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and parts of Africa and Europe, will conduct their own moon sightings and announce the start of Ramadan accordingly.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is considered the holiest. During this month, Muslims fast from dawn until sunset, abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs while focusing on prayer, charity, and self-discipline. The fast is broken each evening with Iftar, a meal often shared with family and community.
Preparations and Celebrations
Muslims worldwide are preparing for a spiritually significant month, with many setting intentions to read the Quran, engage in acts of charity, and increase their prayers during this sacred time.
The sighting of the moon in other countries is expected later tonight or tomorrow, which will determine when Ramadan officially begins in different regions.
