Ramadan 2025 Dates Expected to Begin March 1
Ramadan 2025 is expected to begin on March 1, with the crescent moon of Sha'ban forming on January 29, 2025, and the start of Ramadan varying across countries depending on moon sighting conditions.
As the Islamic world prepares for the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE and other Arab countries are awaiting the confirmation of the start of Ramadan 2025, with the moon-sighting committee expected to make an announcement soon. According to astronomical calculations, the crescent moon of Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, will form on January 29, 2025, marking the beginning of Ramadan's countdown with one month remaining.
The start of Ramadan is expected to vary across countries depending on their geographic location and moon sighting conditions. Astrologer Mohammed Redha Al-Asfoor has predicted that the first day of Ramadan 1446 AH will fall on Saturday, March 1, 2025. The new moon of Sha'ban 1446 AH will be born on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 3:35 PM Bahrain local time. However, the crescent will not be visible in Bahrain on that day as it will set at 5:14 PM, four minutes before sunset.
The crescent will be visible the following day, Thursday, January 30, 2025, and Friday, January 31, 2025, will mark the beginning of Sha'ban 1446 AH. The Qatar Calendar House (QCH) has also announced that next Friday, January 31, 2025, will be the first day of Sha'ban 1446 AH. Looking ahead to Ramadan, Al-Asfoor noted that the crescent for Ramadan 1446 AH will be born on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 3:44 AM Bahrain local time.
This year’s Ramadan will have two-thirds of the month falling during winter, with the final third transitioning into spring on March 20, 2025. Muslims worldwide are preparing for the spiritual significance and blessings of the holy month. In the UAE, the Labor Code allows for shorter work hours during Ramadan, which is a month of fasting, increased prayers, and charity.
As the Islamic world awaits the start of Ramadan 2025, people are preparing for a month of spiritual reflection, prayer, and charity. The exact dates of Ramadan 2025 will be confirmed by the moon-sighting committee, and Muslims around the world will come together to observe this sacred month.