The moon sighting before Ramadan is a practice that is a traditional and essential aspect of the Islamic faith as it determines the commencement of the month of fasting from dawn

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

Ramadan 2025 is expected to start on March 1 or March 2 depending on the crescent moon sighting. The beginning of fasting will be confirmed by local committees in Saudi Arabia, UAE, India, and Pakistan.