Ramadan Calendar 2025 Begins Globally
The commencement of Ramadan 2025 has brought people together, with leaders and communities extending greetings and well-wishes to Muslims worldwide. As the month progresses, the focus will be on spiritual reflection, fasting, and charitable giving, with the Ramadan calendar 2025 serving as a guide for observances and traditions.
The holy month of Ramadan has commenced in various countries around the world, with most nations marking March 1 as the first day, while others began on February 28 or March 2, based on the sighting of the crescent moon.
In Australia, the first day of Ramadan was announced on February 28, with the Grand Mufti confirming the sighting of the crescent moon. The Australian Fatwa Council and other Islamic authorities in the country also confirmed the start of Ramadan. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese extended his greetings to Muslims as they begin the holy month, acknowledging the diverse customs observed during Ramadan across the country.
In other parts of the world, countries such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen, and India announced March 1 as the first day of Ramadan. Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Libya also confirmed March 1 as the first day of Ramadan. Morocco announced March 2 as the first day of Ramadan due to the lack of confirmation of the crescent moon's sighting.
The Ramadan calendar for Karachi, Pakistan has been released, providing Sehri and Iftar timings for the holy month, starting on March 2, 2025. The calendar includes timings for each day, with Sehri and Iftar times varying slightly throughout the month.
As Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan, they will be following the Ramadan calendar 2025, which provides a schedule for fasting, prayer, and other religious activities. The diverse start dates of Ramadan in different countries reflect the variations in the sighting of the crescent moon, highlighting the importance of this celestial event in determining the beginning of the holy month.