Sat Mar 01 17:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Ramadan 2025 Begins: Muslims Worldwide Celebrate Month of Fasting and Reflection
**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and reflection for Muslims worldwide, commenced on March 2nd, 2025. The month is observed with prayer, self-discipline, and acts of charity. Muslims abstain from food and drink from sunrise to sunset, focusing on spiritual growth and connecting with their faith. Ramadan is considered a time of blessings, forgiveness, and increased spiritual closeness to God.
During this period, Muslims engage in increased prayer, charitable giving, and introspection, seeking forgiveness for past transgressions and striving for spiritual purification. The sharing of greetings, wishes, and celebratory images is a significant part of the festivities.
The sighting of the crescent moon officially marks the beginning of Ramadan, with the first fast commencing after its confirmation. Prayer times, including the pre-dawn meal (Suhur) and the evening meal that breaks the fast (Iftar), vary according to location.
The month is celebrated with family and friends, exchanging messages of peace and goodwill and sharing in the spirit of communal worship and reflection. The festival concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
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