Traditionally, it's the sighting of the first crescent moon after the new moon that begins every new month in the Islamic Hijri calendar. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramadan and the ...
The exact date always depends on the sighting of the crescent moon. Here's what you should know about the start and end of the Islamic Holy Month as well as Eid Al-Fitr. Start the day smarter.
It began on Monday, March 11. Ramadan follows the lunar cycle, and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr is dependent on the sighting of the crescent moon. Eid al-Fitr is expected to be celebrated on ...
Jan. 28 marks the Lunar New Year, beginning the Year of the Snake. It's not the only lunar festival — Ramadan begins Feb. 28, ...
Noura and her parents head to the hills on a picnic to see the moon, the sighting of which will signal the start of Eid al-Fitr celebrations. Khan’s story speaks about the friendship ...
Ramadan 2025 will begin around the evening of February 28, following the new moon. The holy month ends on March 30, leading to Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, which may vary based on moon sightings in ...
The Hijri month of Shaaban will likely start on Friday January 31 as per astronomical calculations, the UAE astronomy Centre said on X on ...
In 2025, Ramadan is expected to fall on the evening of Friday 28 February, ending with Eid Al Fitr on Sunday 30 March — though the exact time depends on the sighting of the new crescent moon.
The month of Ramadan this year will last 29 days, with last day of fasting expected to be on March 29 in the Kingdom ...