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.
A new "supermoon" on Feb. 27, 2025, foreshadows the start of Ramadan, a total lunar eclipse on March 13-14 and a partial ...
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When is Ramadan 2025, and how is the moon sighted?For most countries, the first day of fasting is likely to be March 2, depending on the sighting of the new moon.
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.
Observant Muslims worldwide will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of ...
The Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, the UK, New Zealand, Australia, and Indonesia, marking the ...
The timing of Ramadan and Easter in 2025 is dictated by astronomical cycles, which this year also include a couple of eclipses.
Meanwhile, Lucknow's Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Today, on 28 February, moon was not seen in Lucknow or ...
It’s Ramadan. But what if you’re not a Muslim, just a considerate person? Follow these 10 easy etiquette tips and earn some ...
In this visual explainer, we answer 10 common questions about Ramadan to help you better understand its significance and ...
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