Sat Mar 01 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Ramadan Begins March 2nd: Sehri and Iftar Timings Announced for Major Indian Cities

**NEW DELHI, INDIA** – Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, begins on March 2nd, 2025. Muslims across India will observe the holy month with fasting (roza) from sunrise to sunset, engaging in prayer and spiritual reflection. The start date is determined by the sighting of the new moon in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The month is divided into three 10-day periods: the first ten days are known as *Rahmat* (mercy), the second as *Barakat* (blessings), and the last as *Magfirat* (forgiveness). Muslims break their fast each evening with *Iftar*, and consume a pre-dawn meal known as *Sehri*.

The following table provides approximate Sehri and Iftar timings for several major Indian cities:

| City | Sehri Time | Iftar Time |
|————-|—————–|—————–|
| Delhi | 5:28 AM | 6:22 PM |
| Mumbai | 5:44 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Hyderabad | 5:22 AM | 6:23 PM |
| Kanpur | 5:14 AM | 6:11 PM |
| Lucknow | 5:12 AM | 6:08 PM |
| Kolkata | 4:42 AM | 5:41 PM |
| Meerut | 4:49 AM | 5:46 PM |
| Noida | 5:25 AM | 6:24 PM |
| Bengaluru | 5:24 AM | 6:29 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 5:45 AM | 6:45 PM |
| Patna | 4:55 AM | 5:53 PM |
| Ranchi | 4:53 AM | 5:57 PM |
| Chennai | 5:13 AM | 6:19 PM |

These timings are approximate and may vary slightly based on local conditions. Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr at the end of Ramadan, marking the conclusion of the holy month.

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