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.

In India, the crescent moon will be sighted around 6 pm today to determine the start of Ramadan. However, in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Roza has already begun. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Ramadan 2025.

The beginning of Ramadan is delayed as the crescent moon was not seen on Friday. Muslims will start fasting on Sunday, March 2, following the expected moon sighting on Saturday. This holy month involves fasting,

However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 has not been officially sighted, according to reports from both local and regional committees, as confirmed by Darul Uloom T&T.

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

Meanwhile, Lucknow's Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Today, on 28 February, moon was not seen in Lucknow or anywhere else in the country. The first 'roza' will be observed on 2 March 2025..."

Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia but India, Pakistan Sri Lanka, Philippines to begin fasting from March 02. Catch all the latest updates here!

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2. The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti announced that the crescent moon was not sighted and that the start of Ramadan fasting will be on Sunday,

The crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the beginning and end of every month of the Hijri calendar. Even now, astronomers and religious scholars wait for the arcing sliver of silver to appear in the night sky before announcing the beginning of Ramadan.

Dubai: For the first time ever, the UAE deployed artificial intelligence-powered drones to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The innovative approach aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of moon sighting,