Ramadan 2025 Moon Sighting, When and Where to Watch Crescent Moon in Saudi Arabia: In an extraordinary celestial coincidence, Muslims across the globe will observe the crescent moon for Ramadan 2025 on the very same evening — a rare moment of unity in the Islamic lunar calendar. Typically, Gulf countries sight the new moon first, followed by South Asian nations a day later. However, this year’s alignment breaks from the usual pattern, making it a truly exceptional occurrence.
This remarkable synchronisation is possible because several countries, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Russia, Indonesia, Malaysia, France, and Germany, all began the month of Shaban 1446 AH on the same day as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, Bahrain, Palestine, Oman, Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Turkey, and Egypt.
For Ramadan 2025, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia, along with official moon sighting committees worldwide, has called upon Muslims to search for the crescent moon on Friday, February 28, 2025 — corresponding to 29 Sha’ban 1446 AH.
If the crescent is sighted that evening, Ramadan will officially begin on Saturday, March 1, 2025. However, if the moon remains unseen, the holy month will commence on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
Crescent moon sighting time in India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and UAE
- UAE: Muslims across the Emirates will join the global observation effort on February 28, following guidance from religious authorities.
- India: Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali of the Markazi Chand Committee in Lucknow confirmed that Indian Muslims will also search for the crescent on Friday, February 28, 2025.
- Pakistan, Bangladesh, and South Asia: Religious committees in these countries will follow the same timeline, creating a rare instance of synchronized moon sighting across both Gulf and South Asian regions.
Top Ramadan 2025 Wishes, Messages, Quotes & Greetings
“Wishing you a Ramadan filled with peace, faith, and happiness. May all your prayers be answered.”
“May this blessed month bring you closer to Allah and shower you with His mercy. Ramadan Mubarak!”
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“Ramadan is a time for reflection and spiritual growth. May you find inner peace and fulfillment throughout this holy month.”
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“Sending heartfelt prayers for happiness, success, and serenity this Ramadan.”
“May Ramadan 2025 bring you and your family closer to divine blessings and everlasting peace.”