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.
The beginning of Ramadan is delayed as the crescent moon was not seen on Friday. Muslims will start fasting on Sunday, March ...
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
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Shooting for the moon: the Saudi spotting teams that herald RamadanDeep in the Saudi Arabian desert, a group of robed men are peering into the sky, trying to spot the crescent moon that ...
Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.
Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1 or March 2 depending on the crescent moon sighting. The beginning of fasting ...
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'Hilal': Arabic word for crescent moon is a symbol of transformation and beautyThe crescent moon has a famously lofty place in Arab and Islamic culture. A symbol of transformation, it signals the ...
Along with prayers and acts of charity, fasting is a tenet of the Islamic month of Ramadan. When it will be observed in 2025 ...
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