Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia: Crescent Visibility, Timing & Updates Today

Ramadan, also known as Ramazan or Ramzan, is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds great significance for Muslims worldwide. The name "Ramadan" comes from the Arabic root "ramida" or "ar-ramad," meaning "scorching heat." It is a sacred period marked by fasting from dawn to sunset, prayers for peace and guidance, and acts of charity (zakat). As one of the five pillars of Islam, alongside Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), and Hajj (pilgrimage), Ramadan is a time for spiritual reflection and devotion.

The Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, meaning that months begin with the sighting of the crescent moon. As a result, the start of Ramadan varies each year according to the Gregorian calendar. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to commence on March 1, depending on the moon sighting on the evening of February 28.

Ramadan Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has called upon citizens to observe the crescent moon on the evening of Friday, February 28, 2025. This corresponds to the 29th day of Sha’ban 1446 AH in the Islamic calendar. If the moon is sighted, Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1. Otherwise, the fasting period will commence on Sunday, March 2.

The moon sighting is expected to occur around 6:00 PM (Riyadh time) at sunset. Given the time difference, India and other countries will receive confirmation of Ramadan’s start by approximately 7:30 PM IST.