A rare cosmic phenomenon, that occurs only once every 33 years, helms Ramadan 2025. Know when Muslims in Saudi Arabia will sight the moon and begin fasting.

In 2025, the first day of Ramadan will coincide with March 1 due to a rare alignment between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. This unique event happens once every 33 years. Muslims in Saudi Arabia will be observing the crescent moon to determine the start of Ramadan,

As Muslims all around the world gear up for the holy month of Ramadan, a rare alignment of the Islamic and Gregorian calendars is expected to take place in the coming days. Check crescent moon sighting date and the subsequent first fasting day here.

People observe fasts from dawn to dusk without drinking water for 30 days during the month of Ramadan. Here take a look at the start date of Ramadan.

Know the moon sighting predictions for UAE here, including when fasting will start in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other cities of UAE.

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a sacred time when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs.

The holy month of Ramadan 2025 will begin in Saudi Arabia and Taraweeh prayers will be held, if the moon is sighted on Friday evening (Feb 28), and Muslims in the country will begin fasting from early Saturday morning (March 1,