The holy month of Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2, 2025, and today, March 3, marks the second fast. In Islam, the second fast is considered a day of intercession and reward.

Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam. Rozedars observe fasting throughout the month, seeking divine blessings and mercy through patience and self-discipline.

In India, Ramadan began on Sunday, March 2, and will conclude either on March 30 or March 31, depending on the sighting of the crescent moon

The holy month of Ramazan will officially begin in India on March 2, 2025, following the sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of March 1, 2025. The first roza will be held tomorrow.

Iftar times differ slightly between cities, so it’s essential to have the correct timing for each area. Listed below are the Iftar timings for Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Noida on Monday, March 3, 2025.

Ramadan 2025: Muslims in India will begin observing Roza (fasting) from Sunday, March 2, as announced by the Jama Masjid in Delhi and Lucknow's Shahi Imam. The decision was made after the sighting of the first crescent moon of Ramadan in Saudi Arabia on Friday, February 28.

Ramadan fasting involves Sehri (pre-dawn meal) and Iftar (sunset meal). On March 3, 2025, Sehri and Iftar timings vary across Indian cities like Delhi (5:39 AM, 6:23 PM) and Mumbai (5:56 AM, 6:45 PM).