Ramadan Moon Sighted 2025 In Saudi Arabia: Crescent Moon Not Sighted In Lucknow, Fasting From Sunday

The crescent moon marking the start of the holy month of Ramzan 1446 AH (2025) was sighted in Saudi Arabia on the evening of Friday, February 28. The Kingdom's moon sighting committee has confirmed that the first fast of Ramzan will be observed on Saturday, March 1, while Taraweeh prayers will commence on Friday, February 28, after Isha prayers.

Also known as Ramzan, Ramazan, or Ramzaan, Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam-a period of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and acts of kindness. During this sacred month, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, negative thoughts, and marital relations while dedicating themselves to prayer, charity, and self-purification.

Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia and Other Regions

The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia. Therefore, Ramadān 1446 will begin tonight.

BREAKING NEWS | The crescent moon has been sighted in Saudi Arabia.
Therefore, Ramadhān 1446 will begin tonight.

May Allāh ﷻ accept our siyām, qiyām & acts of worship, and may He grant us the ability to utilise the precious moments of this Blessed month to engage in that which… pic.twitter.com/F5HcJou7es

— 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 (@HaramainInfo) February 28, 2025

Moon Sighting Updates from Around the World

The crescent moon of Ramadan 2025 has been sighted in Indonesia, confirming that the holy month will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Muslims will commence fasting tomorrow, with Taraweeh (special night prayers) starting tonight.

Crescent not sighted in Philippines

The Bangsamoro Grand Mufti announced that the crescent moon was not sighted and that the start of Ramadan fasting will be on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

Ramadan begins in New Zealand

Ramadan has officially begun in New Zealand after the moon was sighted today.

With the sighting of the new crescent moon, the Islamic community in New Zealand 🇳🇿 and around the world start the holy month of Ramadan. We wish all those celebrating, and who will be undertaking prayer and fasting in the month ahead a very happy Ramadan 🌙 #RamadanMubarak pic.twitter.com/Joni9VUpG4

— New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade (@MFATNZ) February 28, 2025

Malaysia announced that Sunday, March 2, will mark the first day of the holy month of Ramadan.

ماليزيا تعلن أن الأحد 02 مارس غرة شهر رمضان المبارك pic.twitter.com/kcGojCwnw3

— مركز الفلك الدولي (@AstronomyCenter) February 28, 2025

Muslims in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and other South Asian countries typically sight the crescent moon a day later than Saudi Arabia, depending on local observations. However, in a rare occurrence this year, Muslims worldwide are expected to sight the new moon of Ramadan on the same night.

If the crescent moon is sighted on Friday evening, February 28, 2025, taraweeh prayers will commence that night, and fasting will begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. If the moon remains unseen, Ramadan will begin on Sunday, March 2, 2025, following the completion of the Islamic month of Shaban.