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Ramadan 2025: India Awaits Crescent Moon Sighting; Fasting to Begin from Sunday

Saudi Arabia, Indonesia Already Observing Roza; India to Confirm Start Tonight

March 1, 2025

🌙 Ramadan 2025: India Prepares for Holy Month as Moon Sighting Expected Tonight

The holy month of Ramadan 2025 is set to begin in India, pending the sighting of the crescent moon this evening. Jama Masjid and Lucknow’s Shahi Imam have announced that Roza (fasting) will commence from Sunday, March 2, marking the beginning of a month of devotion, fasting, and prayers.

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Meanwhile, several countries, including Saudi Arabia and Indonesia, have already started Ramadan observances as the moon was sighted on Friday, February 28.

Ramadan 2025: Important Timings & Observances

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📌 Moon Sighting in India:
🔹 Expected around 6:00 PM IST today
🔹 Official confirmation to be announced by religious authorities

📌 Ramadan Start Dates:
🔹 Saudi Arabia & Indonesia: Began fasting on March 1, 2025
🔹 India: Fasting likely from March 2, 2025

📌 Taraweeh Prayer Timings in India:
🔹 Delhi Mosques: Around 7:40 PM IST after Isha prayers

📌 Ramadan Duration in India:
🔹 Expected to end on March 30 or 31, 2025, depending on the next moon sighting

Global Ramadan Celebrations

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🌍 Muslims worldwide have begun special Ramadan prayers (Taraweeh) at mosques, including Turkey’s iconic Hagia Sophia, where thousands gathered to offer Tarawih prayers on Friday night.

🌙 As families and communities unite for prayers, charity, and spiritual reflection, Ramadan continues to be a time of peace, devotion, and self-discipline.

💬 Wishing all our readers a blessed Ramadan!

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Mahendra Mohan