Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

In India, the crescent moon will be sighted at 6 pm today to determine the start of Ramadan. However, in Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, Ramzan fasting began on Saturday. Stay tuned for LIVE updates on Ramadan 2025.

February 28 marks the 29th of Shaban. If the moon is sighted today, the first Roza will be on March 1; otherwise, fasting will begin on March 2.

Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia but India, Pakistan Sri Lanka, Philippines to begin fasting from March 02. Catch all the latest updates here!

Fitr concludes Ramadan, a month of fasting and reflection for Muslims. Ramadan 2025 begins in India on March 2 after moon sighting. This period is marked by spiritual focus, self-discipline, and community gatherings during Sehri and Iftar meals.

Several countries across the world are preparing to observe the holy month of Ramadan 2025. Based on moon sightings in several countries, the appropriate

However, unlike other religious holidays, Ramadan doesn't start on the same day each year. This is because the Islamic calendar follows the moon's cycle. And what can be even more confusing is that different groups might give slightly different dates for when Ramadan starts,

Ramzan will begin on March 2nd in India after the crescent moon wasn`t sighted. Shahi Imams confirmed the start of the holy month.

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2.

Earlier this week, the Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (Suparco) had forecasted that the holy month of Ramazan would begin on March 2 (Sunday), while Eidul Fitr would be observed on the 31st of the month.

The Central Moon Sighting Committees in Saudi Arabia, UAE, other Muslim-majority nations along with US, Australia, UK, Phillipines have called Muslims to sight Ramadan crescent moon or Ramzan Chand tonight to determine fasting dates.