is the “new moon.” Ramadan commences when a small sliver of the moon, known in astronomical terms as the “waxing crescent,” emerges and becomes visible. And that’s true across the ...

Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting from dawn to sunset, begins Friday. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call) Henna artist Sophie Hami of Emmaus makes a moon design on the hand of ...

Ramadan mehendi designs in 2025 are set to blend traditional patterns with modern trends. New styles will include nature-inspired motifs, mandalas, minimalistic patterns, and cultural fusion.

The first day of fasting for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will be Saturday, March 1, following the sighting of the crescent by the moon-sighting committee in Saudi Arabia. Other ...

Every year, Muslims around the world anticipate the sighting of the new crescent moon that signifies the official first day of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the most sacred ...

Muslims worldwide will see the waxing crescent moon in the sky on Friday night, the first night of Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. But guess what? When you search the skies for ...

which usually appears one night after a new moon. In 2025, Ramadan is expected to begin on the evening of Friday 28 February, and will conclude on the evening of Sunday 30 March. One of the five ...