Fri Feb 28 02:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ramadan 2025 Start Date Uncertain, Moonsighting to Determine Timing
**MUMBAI, INDIA** – The start date of Ramadan 2025 remains pending confirmation, dependent on the sighting of the new crescent moon. Astronomers predict visibility on February 28th, potentially beginning the holy month on March 1st. However, if the moon isn’t sighted, Ramadan will begin on March 2nd or even March 3rd, depending on regional observations.
Moonsighting committees in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh will make official announcements after observing the sky on March 1st. Muslims in these regions will await these declarations before commencing their fasts (Roza).
This variation highlights the lunar-based Islamic calendar, where the start of each month is determined by the moon’s visibility. While the exact date varies, the spiritual significance of Ramadan – a period of fasting, prayer, and reflection – remains unchanged.
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