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.

The month of Ramadan is one of the holiest months in Islam, coming after Sha'ban. Muslims eagerly await Ramadan throughout the year. Now, in just a few moments, Ramadan will begin, and the long wait will finally be over.

Meanwhile, Lucknow's Maulana Khalid Rasheed Firangi Mahali said, "Today, on 28 February, moon was not seen in Lucknow or anywhere else in the country. The first 'roza' will be observed on 2 March 2025..."

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!

Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Ramadan will begin on Saturday, March 1, with the sighting of the crescent moon. Muslims throughout the Kingdom and beyond will fast from dawn to dusk, devoting the month to spiritual development,

Muslims across India eagerly await the Ramadan 2025 moon sighting. If the crescent is spotted on Feb 28, fasting begins on March 1; otherwise, on March 2.

Muslims in Lucknow to begin fasting from Mar 2 as Ramzan crescent was not sighted tonight. Here's all you need to know!

The crescent moon marking the beginning of Ramadan 1446 has not been officially sighted, according to reports from both local and regional committees, as confirmed by Darul Uloom T&T.

In India, the Ramadan crescent moon is expected to be sighted on the evening of Saturday, March 1, 2025, and the auspicious month will commence on March 2.

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

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.