February 28 marks the 29th of Shaban. If the moon is sighted today, the first Roza will be on March 1; otherwise, fasting will begin on March 2.

Ramadan is not uniformly observed globally — the start date can vary by country or even be different mosque to mosque in the same city for a variety of reasons. But it all starts with a sighting of the crescent moon.

In India, the first Roza will begin from Sunday, March 2; while Ramadan dates are yet to be announced in Saudi Arabia. Japan, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia have also announced the dates for Ramadan.

The beginning of Ramadan is delayed as the crescent moon was not seen on Friday. Muslims will start fasting on Sunday, March 2, following the expected moon sighting on Saturday. This holy month involves fasting,

Ramzan crescent has been sighted in Saudi Arabia, UAE, UK, New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia but India, Pakistan Sri Lanka, Philippines to begin fasting from March 02. Catch all the latest updates here!

The holy month of Ramadan will start on March 1 in Saudi Arabia with the sighting of a new crescent moon. In the Islamic calendar, a new month begins with the crescent moon, which is when the moon appears as a thin sliver.

Muslims prepare for Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, starting at sunset Friday and ending March 30. Follow Newsweek's live blog.

Muslims in Telangana to begin fasting from March 02 as the Ramzan crescent moon was not sighted in the state tonight.

The UAE has announced the start of Ramadan on Saturday, Mar. 1, after sighting the moon on Friday evening, Feb. 28. Read More: Abu Dhabi's Flying Taxi Launch Is Just Months Away The news was shared after Muslims in the country were asked to spot the moon.

Dubai: For the first time ever, the UAE deployed artificial intelligence-powered drones to sight the crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan. The innovative approach aimed to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of moon sighting,