In 2025, the first day of Ramadan will coincide with March 1 due to a rare alignment between the Islamic lunar calendar and the Gregorian calendar. This unique event happens once every 33 years. Muslims in Saudi Arabia will be observing the crescent moon to determine the start of Ramadan,

As Muslims all around the world gear up for the holy month of Ramadan, a rare alignment of the Islamic and Gregorian calendars is expected to take place in the coming days. Check crescent moon sighting date and the subsequent first fasting day here.

Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. It is a sacred time when Muslims fast from dawn to sunset, refraining from food, drink, and other physical needs.

The holy month of Ramadan 2025 will begin in Saudi Arabia and Taraweeh prayers will be held, if the moon is sighted on Friday evening (Feb 28), and Muslims in the country will begin fasting from early Saturday morning (March 1,