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 ...
In this visual explainer, we answer 10 common questions about Ramadan to help you better understand its significance and ...
Friday's crescent moon brings the first night of Ramadan. But guess what? There will be a planetary alignment in the sky, too ...
According to Crescent Moon Watch (PDF), a moon tracker run by the United Kingdom’s Nautical Almanac Office, Ramadan’s new moon will begin on February 28 at 3:45am Mecca time (00:45 GMT).
For nearly 2 billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of deep reflection, spiritual connection and community.
Ramadan 2025 will soon be announced as moon sightings in Saudi Arabia, the UK and Morocco take place. Saudi Arabian ...
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.
When is Eid al-Fitr 2025? Ramadan ends for millions of Muslims round the world - Muslims will observe the end of Ramadan with ...
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