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Ramadan 2025 Countdown Begins

Around 2 billion Muslims comprising of over 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan - the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on March 01, 2025 based on sighting of the New Moon

Saturday January 25, 2025 11:05 AM, Anika Sabahat Faizee, ummid.com

Ramadan 2025 Countdown Begins

Ramadan 2025: Around 2 billion Muslims comprising of over 25% of the world's total population are gearing up once again for Ramadan - the Holy Month of fasting likely to start on March 01, 2025 based on sighting of the New Moon.

Pillars of Islam

There are five pillars of Islam, and Ramadan is one of them.

The 9th Month in the Islamic Calendar, Ramadan is regarded as one of the holiest for Muslims around the world. It is the month when Holy Quran, Kalamullah - Word of Allah, The Almighty, was revealed to Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon him).

The day-long fasting during the month of Ramadan is mandatory on every Muslim if s/he is adult and attained puberty. Accordingly, Muslim men and women around the world refrain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk.

Out of the love and affection for Islam, Muslim children too join their parents to observe Ramadan fast.

The Holy Month of Fasting (sawm), prayers, charity, reflection and introspection, Ramadan, ends with Eid al Fitr – the Day of Reward, Festivities and Celebrations.

Ramadan 2025 Start Date

The Islamic Calendar is lunar based and hence a month in the Islamic Calendar begins with sighting of the New Moon on 29th of the ongoing month. The new month begins if the new moon is sighted on the 29th day. If the moon is not sighted on the 29th, the next day is counted as the 30th day of the current month and the new month begins a day later.

Accordingly, Muslims based on their geographical locations will sight the New Moon of the Month of Ramadan 2025 or Ramadan 1446 AH on 29th of Shaban 1446H.

Region-wise, Muslims in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Bahrain, Morocco and other Arab States will sight the Ramadan Moon on 29th Shaban 1446 AH, likely to correspond on Friday February 28, 2025.

Ramadan 2025 will start on Saturday March 01, 2025 if the New Moon is sighted on February 28, 2025. It will however commence from Sunday March 02, 2025, if the new moon is not sighted on 29th of Shaban, according to Ummul Qura Calendar.

Ramadan 2025 Start Date in India, Pakistan

Ramadan 2025 is likely to begin in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka and other South Asian countries either on March 02 or 03, 2025 based on the sighting of the New Moon.

The start of Ramadan in America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), Australia, South Africa, France, Canada, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Russia, Nigeria, Sudan and other countries will also be decided by moon sighting committees and religious authorities in these countries.

The likely date to start fasting of Ramadan in these countries will be either March 01 or 02, 2025 based on the sighting of the New Moon.

Some countries in the Western World rely on sighting of the moon in Saudi Arabia and start fasting along with their Muslim brothers and sisters in the Arab World.

Ramadan Work Hours

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Kuwait and other Muslim states have already announced reduced working hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan. The authorities in these countries have also re-scheduled school and college timings for the Holy Month.

While some jobs necessitate longer hours, most employees in the private sector enjoy a two-hour reduction in their workday. Government offices often close early, with working hours for public sector employees reduced to six instead of the usual eight hours.

Ramadan 2025 Countdown Begins

Special arrangements are also made for five daily prayers, Taraweeh (Special Night Prayers offered during Ramadan) and also for Iftar meals that mark the end of daily fast.

Muslims also greet each other with Ramadan Mubarak and Ramadan Karim messages as the Holy Month approaches. In the digital era, video clips, memes and graphics to fit the occasion flood different social media platforms.

Eid al Fitr 2025

Ramadan, the Month of Holy Quran, will end with Eid al Fitr likely to be celebrated either on 1st or 2nd of April, 2025 based on the sighting of the Eid 2025 Moon. Officials will announced Eid 2025 Holiday once Ramadan Moon is sighted and the Holy Month of Fasting begins.

If Ramadan begins on March 01, 2025 and Eid al Fitr moon is sighted on Saturday March 29, 2025 then those living in Saudi Arabia are likely to have a long holiday from March 27 to April 03, 2025.

Eid al-Fitr is expected to be marked on the same date in UAE and other Arab countries, with a similar number of public holidays.

Extended Public Holidays are also announced for Muslims in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In countries like India, USA, UK, Australia, and South Africa one day off is given to those working in government and private sectors.

It should be once again noted that the final and confirmed dates of Ramadan 2025 and Eid al Fitr will be announced only on 29th of Shaban 1446 AH.

In 2024, the holy month of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia and other Arab countries began onMarch 11 whereas the Eid al Fitr was celebrated last year on April 10, 2024.

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